xanthochroid


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xanthochroid

(ˈzænθəʊˌkrɔɪd) ,

xanthochroic

or

xanthochroous

adj
(Anthropology & Ethnology) rare of, relating to, or designating races having light-coloured hair and a pale complexion
[C19: 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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