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xanthophyll

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xanthophyll /ˈzanTHəˌfil, ˈzænθəˌfɪl /
noun Biochemistry a yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment which causes the autumn colors of leaves.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century : from Greek xanthos yellow + phullon leaf.