word
Chloroplast
KLOR-uh-plast
/ˈklɔːrəplæst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
chloroplast
Dictionary meaning
The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.
Examples
- Chloroplasts give leaves their green color.
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