Definitions for "Xanthophyll"
A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also phylloxanthin.
(Gr. xanthos, yellowish brown + phyllon, leaf) A yellow chloroplast pigment.
A carotenoid alcohol pigment which has a yellow colour. It is one of the most widespread carotenoid pigments found in nature, and is commonly isolated from egg yolk. It has no vitamin A activity.
Keywords:  xanthosoma
Xanthos Xanthosoma