Meaning ofanattoin English

Noun

1. tropical shrub (Bixa orellana); lipstick tree
   The annatto shrub is native to the tropical regions.
2. seed used for coloring; Latin American cooking
   Annatto seeds are used to add color to traditional Latin American dishes.
3. orange-red dye from the seed
   The orange-red annatto dye is derived from the seed's outer layer.