How to Pronounce "orlean"
word
ˈɔɹˌɫiən
AWR-lee-uhn
ɔːˈliːn
aw-LEEN
Definition
Orlean is a plant, also known as annatto, that produces seeds used to make a red coloring for food, cosmetics, and textiles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɹˌɫiən
British English
ɔːˈliːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWR-lee-uhn
UK
aw-LEEN
Listen in Context
The orlean plant grows in tropical regions.
People use orlean seeds to make red dye.
Orlean is also known as annatto.
Indigenous peoples have long used orlean for painting and food.