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xanthochroid

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xan·tho·chroid  (znth-kroid)
adj.
Having a light complexion and light hair.
n.
A person having a light complexion and light hair.

[New Latin Xanthchroi, yellow-haired, fair-skinned people (a subdivision in a classification of varieties of humans by Thomas H. Huxley : Greek xantho-, xantho- + Greek khroi, pl. of khros, pale) + -oid.]

xantho·chroic (-krk) adj.

xanthochroid [ˈzænθəʊˌkrɔɪd]
adj
(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) Rare of, relating to, or designating races having light-coloured hair and a pale complexion
[New Latin xanthochroi, from xantho- + Greek ōkhros pale]

xanthochroid
a person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xanthochroid, xanthochroous, adj.
See also: Hair
a person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xanthochroid, xanthochroous, adj.
See also: Complexion
a person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xantho-chroid, xanthochroous, adj.
See also: Skin


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