elaioplast en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound from Ancient Greek: ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”) and πλαστός (plastós, “formed”).
Meanings
- A specialized leucoplast responsible for the storage of lipids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| elaioplasts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |