Achiote

Pronunciation: /əˈtʃiˌoʊti/

Definitions of achiote

noun a reddish-orange spice or condiment derived from the seeds of the achiote tree, used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 Achiote is a type of spice commonly used in Latin American cuisine.

A2 I bought some achiote paste to add flavor to my chicken dish.

B1 The achiote seeds are often ground up and used as a natural food coloring.

B2 The marinade for this pork dish includes achiote paste for a rich, earthy flavor.

C1 Achiote oil is a key ingredient in traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

C2 The chef created a stunning dish using achiote as the main flavoring agent.

Examples of achiote in a Sentence

formal The achiote plant is commonly used as a natural food coloring in various cuisines.

informal I added a pinch of achiote to give my rice a nice color and flavor.

slang Let's spice things up with some achiote in our marinade!

figurative The achiote of creativity added a vibrant touch to her artwork.

Grammatical Forms of achiote

• past tense: achioted
• plural: achiotes
• comparative: more achiote
• superlative: most achiote
• present tense: achioting
• future tense: will achiote
• perfect tense: have achioted
• continuous tense: is achioting
• singular: achiote
• positive degree: very achiote
• infinitive: to achiote
• gerund: achioting
• participle: achioted

Origin and Evolution of achiote

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: The word 'achiote' originates from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs in ancient Mesoamerica.

Evolution of the word: The word 'achiote' has retained its original meaning of the annatto tree or its red seeds used for coloring and flavoring in various cuisines, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.