"chiroplast" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈkaɪɹəplæst/, /ˈkaɪɹəplɑːst/ Forms: chiroplasts [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, “hand”) + πλάσσω (plássō, “to shape”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|χείρ|t=hand}} Ancient Greek χείρ (kheír, “hand”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chiroplast (plural chiroplasts)
  1. (music, historical) A sliding wooden frame clamped above the keys of the piano, into which the hands and fingers of a pianist are placed. It was used for learners of the piano in the early 19th century. Wikipedia link: chiroplast Tags: historical Categories (topical): Music

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