XANTHOCHROID

Etymology

From Xanthochroi.

Adjective

xanthochroid (comparative more xanthochroid, superlative most xanthochroid)

(anthropology) Pertaining to the Xanthochroi; having fair hair and a pale complexion.

Noun

xanthochroid (plural xanthochroids)

(anthropology) A member of the Xanthochroi.

Source: Wiktionary


Xan"tho*chroid, a. [See under Xanthrochroic, -oid.] (Ethnol.)

Definition: Having a yellowish or fair complexion. -- n.

Definition: A person having xanthochroid traits.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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