| arnotto | A red or yellowish-red dyeing material, prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of a tree (Bixa orellana) belonging to the tropical regions of America. It is used for colouring cheese, butter, etc. Alternative forms: Anatto, Anatta, Annatto, Annotta. Origin: Perh. The native name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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