[Sp. achiote, ad. native Amer. achiotl.] A native name for the seeds of the Arnotto or Arnatto (Bixa orellana), and the red coloring matter obtained from their pulp.
1796. Mrs. Glasse, Cookery, xxi. 342. As much achiote as will make it the colour of brick.
1866. Treas. Bot., 10. Achote, the seeds of the Arnotto.
