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Definition of xanthochroic

xanthochroic

/ˌzæn.θəˈkroʊ.ɪk/
xan · tho · chro · ic
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• adjective

1

Having light-colored hair and a pale complexion.

Example

"Early physical anthropologists often described the populations of Northern Europe as predominantly xanthochroic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is largely archaic and primarily found in historical anthropological texts, where it was used in now-obsolete classifications of human populations.

• Rhymes for xanthochroic

• Nearby Words

xanthism
xanthoceras
xanthochroia
xanthochroic
xanthochroid
xanthochroism
xanthochromia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'xanthos' (yellow) and 'chroa' (skin, complexion, or color), combined with the English adjectival suffix '-ic'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xanthochroic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xanthochroic
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