xan·tho·chroid (z n th -kroid )adj. Having a light complexion and light hair. n. A person having a light complexion and light hair. [New Latin Xanth  chroi, 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.]xan tho·chroic (-kr k) 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: Haira person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xanthochroid, xanthochroous, adj.
See also: Complexiona person with light-colored hair and fair complexion. — xantho-chroid, xanthochroous, adj.
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