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flavone

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfleɪvəʊn/
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noun

Meaning 1

Any of a class of tricyclic aromatic heterocyclic ketones, especially the naturally occurring flavonoids.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a colorless crystalline compound that is part of a number of white or yellow plant pigments

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: compound, chemical compound

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin flāvus German Ketonbor. English ketone English -one English flavone From Latin flāvus (“yellow”) + -one, as many are yellow in nature.