English Explanatory Dictionary

flavonoid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of many compounds that are plant metabolites, being formally derived from flavone; they have antioxidant properties, and sometimes contribute to flavor.

Pronunciation

/ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ /ˈflævənɔɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flavonoid.wav

Word forms

flavonoid flavonoids

Etymology

From flavone + -oid, from Latin flāvus (“yellow”). Not related to flavor.

Related words

anthocyanin apigenin catechin epicatechin epigallocatechin eriodictyol gallocatechin hesperetin hesperidin isoflavone isorhamnetin kaempferol luteolin myricetin naringenin naringin quercetin proanthocyanidin rutin tangeritin theaflavin thearubigin vitamin P

Derived words

biflavonoid bioflavonoid flavonoidal flavonoidic flavonoloid furanoflavonoid interflavonoid isoflavonoid neoflavonoid nonflavonoid polyflavonoid prenylflavonoid

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