/mhw>, n. [ Perh. the native name. ] A red or yellowish-red dyeing material, prepared from the pulp surrounding the seeds of a tree (Bixa orellana) belonging to the tropical regions of America. It is used for coloring cheese, butter, etc. [ Written also Anatto, Anatta, Annatto, Annotta, etc. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Annotto. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ Cf. D. aardnoot, E. earthut. ] The earthnut. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]