xylo-

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

   xylophilous.

xylo-

combining_form

1. indicating wood

   xylophone

2. indicating xylene

   xylidine

Word History and Origins

Origin of xylo-¹

Combining form of Greek xýlon

Word History and Origins

Origin of xylo-¹

from Greek xulon wood