Found 2 items, similar to xanthophyll.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: xanthophyll xanthophyll n : yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks [syn: xanthophyl, lutein]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Xanthophyll Xanthophyll \Xan"tho*phyll\, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.] (Bot.) A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also phylloxanthin. [1913 Webster]