| Xanthochroi | ‖n. pl. [ NL. See Xanthochroic. ] (Ethnol.) A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter-colored members. [ 1913 Webster ] The Xanthochroi, or fair whites, . . . are the prevalent inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the type may be traced into North Africa, and eastward as far as Hindostan. Tylor. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Xanthochroic | a. [ Xantho- + Gr. |
| Xanthochroid | a. [ See under Xanthrochroic, -oid. ] (Ethnol.) Having a yellowish or fair complexion. -- |
| Xanthochroism | n. Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |