A tropical plant and the reddish-orange dye or seasoning made from its seeds, commonly used to color and flavor food in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.
From Spanish 'achiote,' which comes from Nahuatl (Aztec language) 'achiotl.' The word entered English through Spanish colonial trade routes and Caribbean usage. Alternative spelling is 'achiote,' though 'annatto' is now the most common modern form.
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