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anthocyanin.

Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌæn.θoʊˈsaɪ.ə.nɪn/General-American/ˌæn.θəˈsaɪ.ə.nɪn/General-American, vernacular
  1. Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes).

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English antho- English cyan Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Indo-European *-iHnos Proto-Italic *-īnos Latin -īnusder. Old French -inbor. Middle English -in English -ineclip. English -in English cyanin English anthocyanin From antho- + cyanin.

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