flavonoid

noun

any organic compound having a 2-phenylchromane skeleton

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ / /ˈflævənɔɪd/

noun

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

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