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xanthophyll
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[ˈzanθə(ʊ)fɪl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment which causes the autumn colours of leaves
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from Greek xanthos ‘yellow’ + phullon ‘leaf’
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