xanthochroic

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English

Etymology

From New Latin Xanthochroi (from ξανθός (xanthós, fair", "yellow", "golden", "blond) and χρώς (khrṓs, skin)). By surface analysis, xantho- +‎ -chroic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zænθəˈkɹəʊɪk/

Adjective

xanthochroic (comparative more xanthochroic, superlative most xanthochroic)

  1. pertaining to people or races with light hair and pale complexions