urucum

Portuguese

/ˌu.ɾu.ˈkũ/

noun
Definitions
  • achiote ll
  • achiote seed of the achiote shrub
  • achiote orange-red dye obtained from achiote seeds

Etymology

Derived from Old Tupi uruku.

Origin

Old Tupi

uruku

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