First Known Use: 1904
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chlorella
noun chlo·rel·la \klə-ˈre-lə\
Definition of CHLORELLA
: any of a genus (Chlorella) of unicellular green algae
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Origin of CHLORELLA
New Latin, genus name, from Greek chlōros
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chlorella
noun chlo·rel·la \klə-ˈrel-ə\
Medical Definition of CHLORELLA
1
capitalized : a genus of unicellular green algae potentially a source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
2
: any alga of the genus Chlorella
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