non-chlorophyllous
|non-chlo-ro-phyl-lous|
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/nɒn-klɔːrəˈfɪləs/
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/nɒn-klɒrəˈfɪləs/
lacking chlorophyll
Etymology
'non-chlorophyllous' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'chlorophyllous' from 'chlorophyll', which is derived from Greek 'khlōros' meaning 'green' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
'chlorophyllous' changed from the Greek word 'khlōrophyllon' and eventually became the modern English word 'chlorophyllous'.
Initially, it meant 'green leaf', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'containing chlorophyll'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking chlorophyll, the green pigment found in plants that is essential for photosynthesis.
The non-chlorophyllous plants rely on other sources for their energy.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 19:29