Achiote
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɑt͡ʃiˈoʊti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Achiote is a noun meaning A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
Meaning
A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
More Meanings
- The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.
- An orange-red dye obtained from this seed.
Word Forms
- achiotes
- achuete
Synonyms for achiote
Depending on context, synonyms include annatto, urucu.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include annatto, annotto, anato, anatto, arnatto, arnotta.
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