A combining form from Gr.
a. [ Xantho- + Gr.
‖n. pl. [ NL. See Xanthochroic. ] (Ethnol.) A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter-colored members. [ 1913 Webster ]
The Xanthochroi, or fair whites, . . . are the prevalent inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the type may be traced into North Africa, and eastward as far as Hindostan. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Xantho- + Gr.
a. [ See under Xanthrochroic, -oid. ] (Ethnol.) Having a yellowish or fair complexion. --
n. Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
a. [ Xantho- + Gr.
n. [ Xantho- + -gen. ] (Chem.)
n. (Chem.) A salt of xanthic acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Xantho-, and -gen. ] (Chem.) Producing a yellow color or compound; xanthic. See