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arnatto

/ahr-nat-oh, -nah-toh/US // ɑrˈnæt oʊ, -ˈnɑ toʊ //

阿纳托,阿纳图

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural ar·nat·tos.

    • : annatto.

Examples

  • Nankeen is obtained from Spanish arnatto dissolved in hot water, with a small portion of pearlash in it.

  • A third remarkable tree (or bush) observed was the Bixa orellana, which yields the well-known arnatto dye.

  • Some of the men also smear their bodies with arnatto, as do the women.

  • If the colours be wanted of a deeper cast, arnatto or dragon's blood may be added to the tincture.

  • Put into a pint of alcohol, an ounce of turmeric powder, two drams of arnatto, and two drams of saffron.