anthocyanin

From antho- +‎ cyanin.

• IPA^(key): /ˌænθəˈsaɪənɪn/

anthocyanin (plural anthocyanins)

1. (botany, organic chemistry) Any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments related to the flavonoids (more noticeable in autumn after the chlorophyll decomposes)

• E163 when used as a food colouring

• chrysanthemin

• anthocyanidin
• pyroanthocyanin