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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnnatto
/əˈnɑː.toʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A reddish-orange dye obtained from the seeds of the achiote tree, used in food coloring and cosmetics.
"The chef used annatto to give the dish a vibrant color." - 2
The seeds of the achiote tree, which are used as a spice and coloring agent.
"Annatto seeds can be ground into a powder for seasoning."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'annatto' comes from the Spanish 'achiote', which is derived from the Nahuatl word 'ānātl', referring to the seeds of the achiote tree. The term has been used since the 16th century, reflecting the plant's importance in indigenous cultures for coloring and flavoring food.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Annatto" is said worldwide
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annatto
Transliteration: anato
"L'annatto est utilisé pour colorer les aliments."
Annatto
Transliteration: Annatto
"Annatto wird oft als Lebensmittelfarbe verwendet."
annatto
Transliteration: annatto
"L'annatto è usato per colorare i cibi."
achiote
Transliteration: achiote
"El achiote se utiliza para dar color a los alimentos."
urucum
Transliteration: urucum
"O urucum é usado para colorir alimentos."
अचियोट
Transliteration: achiyot
"अचियोट का उपयोग खाद्य रंग के लिए किया जाता है।"
红木子
Transliteration: hóng mù zǐ
"红木子常用于食品着色。"
아치오트
Transliteration: achio-teu
"아치오트는 식품 색소로 사용됩니다."
アチョーテ
Transliteration: achōte
"アチョーテは食品の着色に使われます。"
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