chlorophyllous
|chlo-ro-phil-lous|
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/klɔːrəˈfɪləs/
related to chlorophyll
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chlorophyllous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'chloros' meaning 'green' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
Historical Evolution
'chlorophyllous' was derived from the Greek word 'chlorophyllon', which was adopted into modern English to describe anything related to chlorophyll.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'green leaf', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having or relating to chlorophyll'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or relating to chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants.
The chlorophyllous leaves of the plant help it to photosynthesize.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 01:15