xantho-

xantho-

or xanth-

pref.

1. Yellow: xanthine.

2. Xanthic acid: xanthate.

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[Greek, yellow, from xanthos.]

xantho-

or before a vowel

xanth-

combining form

(Colours) indicating yellow: xanthophyll.

[from Greek xanthos yellow]

xantho-

a combining form meaning “yellow”: xanthophyll.

[comb. form of Greek xanthós yellow]