Anthocyanin

//ˌæn.θoʊˈsaɪ.ə.nɪn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)

Synonyms

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chlorophylle163e163 when used as a food colouring

Etymology

From antho- + cyanin.

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