English word amyloplast comes from English -plast, English amylo-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -plast | English (eng) | A plastid. A small body, structure, particle, or granule, especially of living matter. |
| amylo- | English (eng) | |
| amyloplast | English (eng) | (biology) A specialized leucoplast responsible for the storage of amylopectin through the polymerization of glucose. |