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Definition of xanthochroism

xanthochroism

/ˌzæn.θoʊˈkroʊ.ɪ.zəm/
xan · tho · chro · ism
Adjective:xanthochroic
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xanthochroism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A genetic condition or atypical coloration in animals, particularly birds and fish, in which usual skin, scale, or feather colors are replaced by excessive yellow pigmentation.

Example

"The ornithologist was thrilled to spot a wild parrot exhibiting xanthochroism, displaying a striking bright yellow plumage instead of its standard green."

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• Rhymes for xanthochroism

• Nearby Words

xanthochroia
xanthochroic
xanthochroid
xanthochroism
xanthochromia
xanthochroous
xanthomatous

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'xanthos' meaning yellow, and 'chroa' meaning color, combined with the suffix '-ism' denoting a physiological condition.

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