anthocyan

/ˌænθoʊˈsaɪən, ˌænθəˈsaɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

A pigment found in plants, responsible for red, purple, and blue colors.

“The high concentration of anthocyan in the berries made them extremely colorful.”

Synonyms

  • anthocyanidin
  • anthocyanin

Antonyms

  • chlorophyll