Etymology

anthocyanin

A1N1T1H4O1C3Y4A1N1I1N1

Today it means: Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after its chlorophyll decomposes). Full definition →

English cyanin
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  1. Englishantho-
  2. Englishcyan
  3. Englishcyanin
  4. English todayanthocyanin

From antho- + cyanin.

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