different between marigold vs flavoxanthin

English

Etymology

From Middle English marigolde, marygoldye, from Mary (“referring to the Virgin Mary”) + golde (“marigold”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?mæ?.?????ld/
• (US) IPA^(key): /?mæ?.???o?ld/, IPA^(key): /?m??.???o?ld/
• (Mary–marry–merry distinction)
• (Mary–marry–merry merger)

Noun

marigold (plural marigolds)

1. Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
2. Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
3. Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)

Derived terms

Translations

Adjective

marigold (comparative more marigold, superlative most marigold)

1. Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.

See also

• Marigold on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• Grimaldo

English

Noun

flavoxanthin (uncountable)

1. (chemistry) a xanthophyll pigment, 5,8-monoepoxylutein, found in the petals of marigolds and other plants

Synonyms

• E161a when used as a food colouring