"iridoplast" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: iridoplasts [plural]
Etymology: From irido- + -plast. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|irido|plast}} irido- + -plast Head templates: {{en-noun}} iridoplast (plural iridoplasts)
  1. (biology) Any of the epidermal chloroplasts of certain plants that contain tiny regular structures that focus light Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: iridoblast

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