Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Bixa orellana) native to tropical America, whose seeds are used as a source of a yellow or orange dye.

“The traditional medicine used annatto seeds to create a natural remedy for various ailments.”

2. noun

A yellow or orange dye extracted from the seeds of the annatto plant.

“The artist used annatto to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in her paintings.”

3. verb

To dye or color with annatto.

“The weaver annatto the fabric to give it a unique golden hue.”