anthocyanin
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noun \ˌan(t)-thə-ˈsī-ə-nən\Definition of ANTHOCYANIN
: any of various soluble glycoside pigments producing blue to red coloring in flowers and plants
See Origin of ANTHOCYANIN
Greek anthos + kyanos dark blue
First Known Use: 1839
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noun \ˌan(t)-thə-ˈsī-ə-nən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ANTHOCYANIN
: any of various soluble glycoside pigments producing blue to red coloring in flowers and plants
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an·tho·cy·a·nin also an·tho·cy·an \-ˈsī-ən, -ˌan\ (audio pronunciation)
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