Chlorophyta

plural noun

Chlo·​roph·​y·​ta

klōˈräfətə

: a division or other category of algae comprising the green algae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from chlor- + -phyta

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Rhymes for Chlorophyta

• vita
• vitae