arnatto

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

/ ɑrˈnæt oʊ, -ˈnɑ toʊ /

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If the colours be wanted of a deeper cast, arnatto or dragon's blood may be added to the tincture.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,|Mary Eaton
Some of the men also smear their bodies with arnatto, as do the women.
The Western World|W.H.G. Kingston
Put into a pint of alcohol, an ounce of turmeric powder, two drams of arnatto, and two drams of saffron.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,|Mary Eaton
Nankeen is obtained from Spanish arnatto dissolved in hot water, with a small portion of pearlash in it.
Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million|Sarah Josepha Hale