XANTHOCHROIC

Etymology

Adjective

xanthochroic (comparative more xanthochroic, superlative most xanthochroic)

pertaining to people or races with light hair and pale complexions

Source: Wiktionary


Xan`tho*chro"ic, a. [Xantho-+ Gr. chro`a color.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: Having a yellowish or fair complexion; of or pertaining to the Xanthochroi.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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