# chloroplast

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈklɔːɹəʊˌplæst/ · frequency rank #65,778

## Definitions
1. An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.

## Etymology
From chloro- + -plast.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chloroplast