Dictionary entry

Annotto

Webster's Dictionary 1913

An‐not″to (�), Ar‐not″to (�), n. 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 coloring cheese, butter, etc. [Written also Anatto, Anatta, Annatto, Annotta, etc.]