Word: chlorosome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chlo
ro
some
Definition: A photosynthetic antenna complex found in green sulfur bacteria and some green filamentous anoxygenic phototrophs, differing from other antenna complexes by its large size and lack of protein matrix supporting the photosynthetic pigments.
Morphemes:
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Green in color.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χλωρός
Language: grc
Decoded: khloros
Meaning: pale green
Affix: -some
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Chromosome.