xantho-
a combining form meaning “yellow,” used in the formation of compound words: xanthophyll.
Origin of xantho-
1Combining form of Greek xanthós yellow
- Also especially before a vowel, xanth-.
Words Nearby xantho-
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British Dictionary definitions for xantho-
xantho-
combining form
indicating yellow: xanthophyll
Origin of xantho-
1from Greek xanthos yellow
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