'Chlorophane' definitions:

Definition of 'Chlorophane'

From: GCIDE
  • Chlorophane \Chlo"ro*phane\, n. [Gr. chlwro`s light green + ? to show: cf. F. chlorophane.]
  • 1. (Min.) A variety of fluor spar, which, when heated, gives a beautiful emerald green light. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Physiol.) The yellowish green pigment in the inner segment of the cones of the retina. See Chromophane. [1913 Webster]