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a combining form meaning “wood,” used in the formation of compound words: xylophilous.

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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-, xylocarp, xylogenous, xylograph, xylography, xyloid

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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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