Category:Euxanthin

Eux*an"thin, n. Etym: [Gr. (Chem.)

Defn: A yellow pigment imported from India and China. It has a strong odor, and is said to be obtained from the urine of herbivorous animals when fed on the mango. It consists if a magnesium salt of euxanthic acid. Called also puri, purree, and Indian yellow.