Chrysoeriol

/ˌkrɪsoʊˈɪriɑl/ noun

Definition

A yellow flavonoid compound found in plants, related to quercetin and other plant pigments.

Etymology

From Greek chrysos (gold) + Latin eriolum or related to erio- (wool-like), referring to the yellowish color of the compound.

Kelly Says

Chrysoeriol is one of thousands of flavonoids in plants that make them yellow, red, and purple—these same compounds that color our food also act as natural sunscreen for plants, protecting them from UV damage the same way sunscreen protects our skin!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.