Xanthophyll

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(Bot.) A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; - formerly called also phylloxanthin.

Noun

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xanthophyll - yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks Synonyms: lutein, xanthophyl

carotenoid, lutein, xanthophyl