Definition of Annotto

1. 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.

Medical Definition of Annotto

1. Colouring matter extracted from the seeds of Bixa orellana; contains bixin and several other yellow to orange-red pigments; used for colouring butter, margarine, cheese, and oils. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Annotto

annotates
annotating
annotation
annotationist
annotationists
annotations
annotative
annotatively
annotativeness
annotator
annotators
annotatory
annotatrix
annotine
annotinous
annotto (current term)
announce
announced
announcedly
announcement
announcements
announcer
announcers
announces
announcing
annoy
annoy'd
annoyance
annoyances
annoyaunce

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