xanthous
[ zan-thuhs ]
/ ˈzæn θəs /
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Origin of xanthous
Words nearby xanthous
xanthophyll, xanthopsia, xanthosiderite, xanthosine, xanthosis, xanthous, xanthurenic acid, Xanthus, xat, Xaverian Brother, Xavier
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British Dictionary definitions for xanthous
xanthous
/ (ˈzænθəs) /
adjective
of, relating to, or designating races with yellowish hair and a light complexion
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