Definition - Xanthophyll

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Xanthophyll
  1. yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks
  2. A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also phylloxanthin.
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