xantho-


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

Origin of xantho-

1
Combining form of Greek xanthós yellow
  • Also especially before a vowel, xanth-.

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British Dictionary definitions for xantho-

xantho-

combining form
  1. indicating yellow: xanthophyll

Origin of xantho-

1
from Greek xanthos yellow

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