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CHLOROPHYLLOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chlorophyllous mean?
• CHLOROPHYLLOUS (adjective)
The adjective CHLOROPHYLLOUS has 1 sense:
1. relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
Familiarity information: CHLOROPHYLLOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or being or containing chlorophyll
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
chlorophyllose; chlorophyllous
Pertainym:
chlorophyll (any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms)
Derivation:
chlorophyll (any of a group of green pigments found in photosynthetic organisms; there are four naturally occurring forms)
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