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a combining form meaning “wood,” used in the formation of compound words: xylophilous.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Also especially before a vowel, xyl- .
Origin of xylo-
Combining form of Greek xýlon
Words nearby xylo-
xylem ray, xylene, xylic acid, xylidine, xylitol, xylo-, Xylocaine, xylocarp, xylogenous, xylograph, xylography
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British Dictionary definitions for xylo-
xylo-
before a vowel xyl-
combining form
indicating woodxylophone
indicating xylenexylidine
Word Origin for xylo-
from Greek xulon wood
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