annona

American  

[uh-noh-nuh] / əˈnoʊ nə /

noun

1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Annona, native to tropical America, and grown for their edible fruits.

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Etymology

Origin of annona

First recorded in 1760–70; from New Latin, from Central American Spanish anona, anon, allegedly from Taíno (Hispaniola) anon

Example Sentences

The annona kept the populace fed but was also a political tool; the emperor hoped his generosity would endear him to the people.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

By the third and fourth centuries CE, control of the navicularii had intensified, and signing contracts to supply the annona was compulsory.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

The principal objects of their water-carriage were the supply of corn, still termed annona, and the tribute and spoils of conquered countries.

From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Belcher, Edward, Sir

Then, in the main, natural social forces would come into play, and dependence on any form of annona civica would cease.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

But as the problem of poverty was considered from a broader standpoint, there was a desire to deal with it in a more permanent manner than by the annona civica.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various