achiote in English dictionary

  • achiote

    Meanings and definitions of "achiote"

    • a tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree
    • the seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking
    • an orange-red dye obtained from this seed
    • noun
      A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
    • noun
      The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.
    • noun
      An orange-red dye obtained from this seed.
    • noun
      the yellowish-red dye obtained from the seeds of the achiote trees, used for colouring fabrics, butter, varnish, etc.
      Annatto is safe for most people when used in food amounts; it can cause rare allergic reactions in those who are sensitive.

    Synonyms of "achiote" in English dictionary

    annatto, roucou are the top synonyms of "achiote" in the English thesaurus.

    • annatto · roucou

      the yellowish-red dye obtained from the seeds of the achiote trees, used for colouring fabrics, butter, varnish, etc.

    Grammar and declension of achiote

    • achiote ( plural  achiotes)
    • achiote (plural achiotes)
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