flavone

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfleɪvəʊn/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless crystalline compound which is the basis of a number of white or yellow plant pigments.
    • A tricyclic aromatic compound; chemical formula: C15H10O2
  • [count noun] any of the plant pigments of which flavone is the basis.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin flavus 'yellow' + -one