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xanthophyll

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xanthophyll /ˈzanθə(ʊ)fɪl /
noun [mass noun] Biochemistry a yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment which causes the autumn colours of leaves.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century: from Greek xanthos yellow + phullon leaf.
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