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xylo-
- a combining form meaning “wood,” used in the formation of compound words:
xylophilous.
xylo-
combining_form
- indicating wood
xylophone
- indicating xylene
xylidine
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Origin of xylo-1
Combining form of Greek xýlon
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Origin of xylo-1
from Greek xulon wood
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