Ar*not"to (?), n. Same as
Annotto.
An*not"to (?), Ar*not"to (?), 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.]