θi noun
the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is soluble in water. Compare xanthin ( def 1 ).
Origin:
1855–60; < French xanthéine, equivalent to Greek xanth(ós) yellow + French -éine, extension of -ine to distinguish it from French xanthine xanthin
1855–60; < French xanthéine, equivalent to Greek xanth(ós) yellow + French -éine, extension of -ine to distinguish it from French xanthine xanthin
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| the soluble part of the yellow pigment that is found in the cell sap of some flowers | |
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Xanthein
is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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