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1. (n.) xanthophyll
a carotenoid yellow pigment of plants, algae, and other forms, often masked by the green of chlorophyll.
Etymology: (1830–40; < F xanthophylle. See xantho -, -phyll)
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1. (noun) xanthophyll, xanthophyl, lutein
yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
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1. (noun) Xanthophyll
a yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also phylloxanthin
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