Where does “urucum” come from?
urucum (Portuguese) comes from Old Tupi uruku — achiote (Bixa orellana).
urucum (Portuguese): achiote
Definitions
- achiote
Ancestry of “urucum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Tupi | uruku | achiote (Bixa orellana) |