Arnottos

/ɑrˈnɑtoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of arnotto; multiple instances or quantities of the natural dye preparation.

Etymology

Plural form of 'arnotto' variant spelling using standard English '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

In bulk spice trading, merchants would have bought and sold 'arnottos' by the barrel—the seeds are small and oily, so they're challenging to transport without them getting rancid, which is why colonial traders preferred the dried paste form.

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