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xanthophyllous

/ˌzæn.θəˈfɪl.əs/
xan · tho · phyl · lous
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xanthophyllous Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Pertaining to or containing xanthophyll, the yellow or brown carotenoid pigment widely distributed in plant leaves.

Example

"The breathtaking autumn foliage is primarily a result of xanthophyllous pigments becoming visible as the green chlorophyll degrades."

2

Characterized by having yellow leaves or displaying yellow pigmentation, often in botanical contexts.

Example

"Researchers analyzed the xanthophyllous properties of the stressed crops to determine the exact concentration of their remaining pigments."

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• Rhymes for xanthophyllous

• Nearby Words

xanthochroous
xanthomatous
xanthomelanous
xanthophyllous
xanthopsia
xanthopterin
xanthorhiza

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'xanthophyll' (from Greek 'xanthos' meaning yellow, and 'phyllon' meaning leaf) combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ous'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xanthophyllous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xanthophyllous
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