ANTHOCYANIN


Meaning of ANTHOCYANIN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ an(t)-th ə - ' s ī - ə -n ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek anthos + kyanos dark blue

Date: 1839

: any of various soluble glycoside pigments producing blue to red coloring in flowers and plants

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