Chlorochrous

/ˌklɔːroʊˈkroʊs/ adjective

Definition

Displaying or having a green color, usually used in scientific contexts to describe organisms or minerals with greenish hues.

Etymology

From chloro- (green, from Greek chloros) + -chrous (colored, from Greek chroma). Literally means 'green-colored'.

Kelly Says

Chlorochrous is the fancy scientist's way of saying 'green,' but specifically it hints at why something is green—often because of chlorophyll or other green pigments that make life on Earth possible!

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