n. [ Gr. chlwro`s light green + &unr_; 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 ]