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Definitions for: Xanthophyll [n] yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
Webster (1913) Definition: Xan"tho*phyll, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.]
(Bot.)
A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and
also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly
called also phylloxanthin.
Synonyms: lutein, xanthophyl
See Also: carotenoid
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