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Xanthophyll
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.

Meaning of Xanthophyl from wikipedia

- orange as chlorophyll breakdown gives rise to anthocyanin, carotene, and xanthophyl pigments. Besides the characteristic colorful autumns and leafless winters...