flavonol

[ fley-vuh-nawl, -nol ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the 3-hydroxy derivative of flavone, many of whose derivatives, as quercetin, are naturally occurring yellow dyes.
2. any derivative of this compound.

flavonol

/ ˈfleɪvəˌnɒl /

noun

1. a flavonoid that occurs in red wine and is said to offer protection against heart disease

Word History and Origins

Origin of flavonol¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; flavone + -ol ¹