anthocyanin

(an′t̸hō sī′ə nin′)

noun

a water-soluble, reddish or blue pigment in flowers, plants, and some insects

Origin: antho- + Gr kyan(os), blue (see cyano-) + -in

See anthocyanin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of various water-soluble pigments that impart to flowers and other plant parts colors ranging from violet and blue to most shades of red.

Origin:

Origin: antho-

Origin: + cyanin(e)

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