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an·natto (ə nät′ō, ä-)

noun

a dye of reddish yellow made from the pulp around the seeds of a tropical dicotyledonous tree (Bixa orellana, family Bixaceae): it is used for coloring butter, cheese, varnishes, etc.

Etymology: of WInd orig.

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Converse of object

  • contain: According to the ingredient lists neither of these contain annatto.
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