chlorophyllous

[ klawr-uh-fil-uhs, klohr- ]

adjective
  1. of or containing chlorophyll.

Origin of chlorophyllous

1
First recorded in 1870–75; chlorophyll + -ous
  • Also chlo·ro·phyl·lose [klawr-uh-fil-ohs, klohr-]. /ˌklɔr əˈfɪl oʊs, ˌkloʊr-/.

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