Achiotes

/ɑːtʃiˈoʊtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of achiote; multiple seeds or batches of the annatto spice.

Etymology

Simple plural from Spanish/Nahuatl 'achiote'. Used in culinary and commercial contexts when discussing quantities of the spice.

Kelly Says

In Caribbean and Latin American markets, achiotes are often sold as whole seed pods, and the word appears on countless recipe labels—showing how indigenous words integrate into global commerce!

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