chlorophyll
Plural: chlorophylls
Noun
- any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms
- Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.
Origin / Etymology
Borrowed from French chlorophylle, from Ancient Greek χλωρός (khlōrós, “pale green”) and φύλλον (phúllon, “leaf”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 24
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Words With Friends Score: 26
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