annona

American  

[uh-noh-nuh] / əˈnoʊ nə /

noun

1. any of various trees and shrubs of the genus Annona, native to tropical America, and grown for their edible fruits.

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Etymology

Origin of annona

First recorded in 1760–70; from New Latin, from Central American Spanish anona, anon, allegedly from Taíno (Hispaniola) anon

Example Sentences

The annona kept the populace fed but was also a political tool; the emperor hoped his generosity would endear him to the people.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

By the third and fourth centuries CE, control of the navicularii had intensified, and signing contracts to supply the annona was compulsory.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Then, in the main, natural social forces would come into play, and dependence on any form of annona civica would cease.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

The almsgiving of the church by degrees took the place of annona and sportula, and it may have created pauperism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

As in the times of the annona civica, slavery, feudalism, or statutory serfdom, the burthen of the maintenance of the poor fell only in part on charity.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various