xylo-

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

Origin of xylo-

Combining form of Greek xýlon

Also especially before a vowel, xyl- .

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British Dictionary definitions for xylo-

xylo-

combining form

indicating wood: xylophone
indicating xylene: xylidine

Origin of xylo-

from Greek xulon wood

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