achiote
|a-chi-o-te|
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/əˈtʃiːoʊti/
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/əˈtʃiːəʊti/
red dye from seeds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achiote' originates from Nahuatl, specifically the word 'āchiotl', where 'āchiotl' referred to the tree and its seeds.
Historical Evolution
'āchiotl' transformed into the Spanish word 'achiote', and eventually became the modern English word 'achiote'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the tree and its seeds, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical American tree (Bixa orellana) with seeds that yield a red dye used in food coloring and cosmetics.
The chef used achiote to give the dish a vibrant color.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/21 03:06