- chrysophyll
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ˌfil\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: chrys- + -phyll: a yellow coloring matter in plants that is prob. a decomposition product of chlorophyll — compare xanthophyll
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
chrysophyll
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chrysophyll — chrys·o·phyll … English syllables
chrys- — combining form or chryso Etymology: Greek, from chrysos gold more at chrysalis : gold : golden : yellow chrysamine … Useful english dictionary
-phyll — ˌfil noun combining form ( s) Etymology: French phylle, from Greek phyllon leaf 1. : coloring matter occurring in plants chrysophyll 2. [New Latin phyllum, from Greek phyllon leaf] : leaf … Useful english dictionary
