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chrysophyte


chryso·phyte

noun \ˈkri-sə-ˌfīt\

Definition of CHRYSOPHYTE

Origin of CHRYSOPHYTE

ultimately from Greek chrysos + phyton plant — more at phyt-
First Known Use: 1959

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