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- US Pronunciation
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- [zan-thuh-fil]
- /ˈzæn θə fɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zan-thuh-fil]
- /ˈzæn θə fɪl/
Definitions of xanthophyll word
- noun xanthophyll lutein (def 1). 1
- noun xanthophyll A yellow or brown carotenoid plant pigment that causes the autumn colors of leaves. 1
- noun xanthophyll any of a group of yellow carotenoid pigments occurring in plant and animal tissue 0
- noun xanthophyll a yellow, crystalline pigment, C40H56O2, found in plants; lutein: it is related to carotene and is the basis of the yellow seen in autumn leaves 0
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Origin of xanthophyll
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
From the French word xanthophylle, dating back to 1830-40. See xantho-, -phyll
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Parts of speech for Xanthophyll
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xanthophyll popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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