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

On charitable relief, as we shall see, the annona has had a long-continued and fatal influence.

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

The principal objects of their water-carriage were the supply of corn, still termed annona, and the tribute and spoils of conquered countries.

From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Belcher, Edward, Sir

Ultimately the distribution of pensions by way of out-door relief, corrupting a far more independent people, is calculated to work a far greater injury than the annona civica.

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