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xanthophyll

xan·tho·phyll [ ˈzan(t)-thə-ˌfil]

xanthophyll

noun

[ˈzan(t)-thə-ˌfil]

Definition of xanthophyll

: any of several yellow to orange carotenoid pigments that are oxygen derivatives of carotenes
especially : lutein

First Known Use of xanthophyll

1838, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for xanthophyll

French xanthophylle, from xanth- + -phylle -phyll

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