achiote en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɑt͡ʃiˈoʊti/ (US)
- /ˌɑt͡ʃiˈoʊteɪ/ (US)
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish achiote, from Classical Nahuatl āchiyōtl.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
- (countable, uncountable) The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.
- (countable, uncountable) An orange-red dye obtained from this seed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| achiotes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| achuete | alternative | lexicographic |