A pigmented plastid, containing chlorophyll, formed in certain protozoans. ... Origin: chromo-+ G. Plastos, formed, + -id ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Chro`mo·plas'tid noun [ Greek ... + English plastid .] (Botany) A protoplasmic granule of some other color than green; -- also called chromoleucite . Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/74