xanthous

Definition

Yellow-brown; yolk-colored.

Etymology

By surface analysis, xanth- + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "Absorbent fatty xanthous histiocytes and xanthous granulations are observed in the marginal area of necrosis of the fatty tissue[…]"
• "The xanthous variety springs up out of every black-haired race."
• "[…] the xanthous, or fair class, comprises those who have brown, auburn, yellow, flaxen, or red hair; […]"

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