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Definition of xanthoxyl

xanthoxyl

/zænˈθɑːksɪl/
xan · thox · yl
Plural:xanthoxyls
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xanthoxyl Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tree or shrub of the rue family (genus Zanthoxylum or Xanthoxylum), native to warm temperate and subtropical regions, typically characterized by aromatic bark, thorny stems, and distinctly yellow wood.

Example

"The researchers collected bark samples from a native xanthoxyl to study its medicinal and aromatic properties."

• Rhymes for xanthoxyl

• Nearby Words

xanthopterin
xanthorhiza
xanthorrhoea
xanthoxyl
xe
xenarthral
xenic

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin 'Xanthoxylum', originating from the Greek words 'xanthos' (yellow) and 'xylon' (wood), referring to the characteristic yellow heartwood or roots of the plants.

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