arnatto

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

/ ɑrˈnæt oʊ, -ˈnɑ toʊ /

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

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
A third remarkable tree (or bush) observed was the Bixa orellana, which yields the well-known arnatto dye.
The Forest Exiles|Mayne Reid
Some of the men also smear their bodies with arnatto, as do the women.
The Western World|W.H.G. Kingston
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