Definition of XANTHOUS

xanthous

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

Adj

  • Yellow-brown; yolk-colored.
  • Pertaining to people with yellowish, red, auburn, or brown hair.

Origin / Etymology

From xanth- + -ous.

Synonyms

yellow, yellowish

Antonyms

leucous, melanous

Scrabble Score: 18

xanthous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
xanthous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
xanthous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

xanthous is a valid Words With Friends word