Xanthophyll

Origin

From xantho- (from Ancient Greek ξανθός (xanthos, "yellow")) + -phyll (from φύλλος (phyllos, "leaf")).

Full definition of xanthophyll

Noun

1. (organic chemistry, countable) Any of various hydroxy, carbonyl or carboxylic acid derivatives of carotenes.
2. (organic compound, uncountable) Alternative name for lutein.

Synonyms

• (class of compounds derived from carotenes) phylloxanthin
• (the specific compound) lutein