arnatto

[ ahr-nat-oh, -nah-toh ]

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noun

, plural ar·nat·tos.

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.

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