Xanthophyll \Xan"tho*phyll\, n. [Xantho- + Gr. fy`llon leaf.] (Bot.) A yellow coloring matter found in yellow autumn leaves, and also produced artificially from chlorophyll; -- formerly called also {phylloxanthin}.
xanthophyll n : yellow carotenoid pigments in plants and animal fats and egg yolks [syn: {xanthophyl}, {lutein}]