Xanthin
the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water.
compare xanthein.
a yellow coloring matter in madder.
historical examples
rugs: oriental and occidental, antique & modern rosa belle holt
all about coffee william h. ukers
the decoration of leather georges de rcy
noun
any of a group of yellow or orange carotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers of certain plants
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