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Definition of Achiote
1. n. Seeds of the annotto tree; also, the coloring matter, annotto.
Definition of Achiote
1. Noun. A tropical American evergreen shrub, ''Bixa orellana''; the lipstick tree. ¹
2. Noun. The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking. ¹
3. Noun. An orange-red dye obtained from this seed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Achiote
1. a yellowish red dye [n -S]
Medical Definition of Achiote
1. Seeds of the annotto tree; also, the colouring matter, annotto. Origin: Sp. Achiote, fr. Indian achiotl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Achiote
Literary usage of Achiote
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Unceasing Abuses: Human Rights in Mexico One Year After the Introduction of by Ellen L. Lutz (1991)
"Residents of Emiliano Zapata and Paso achiote eventually returned to their homes.
Members of the Paso achiote community, which has been in existence for ..."
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