xanthic

zænˈθɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or having the properties of yellow pigments or the pigment xanthophyll; yellowish or yellow-green

“The xanthic flowers bloomed in the garden during spring.”

2. noun

a yellow pigment or coloring matter, especially one derived from plants

“The artist used a variety of xanthic colors in her painting.”

Synonyms

  • xanthous
  • yellow

Antonyms

  • blue
  • bluish