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xylo-

  1. a combining form meaning “wood,” used in the formation of compound words:

    xylophilous.



xylo-

combining_form

  1. indicating wood

    xylophone

  2. indicating xylene

    xylidine



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Word History and Origins

Origin of xylo-1

Combining form of Greek xýlon

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Word History and Origins

Origin of xylo-1

from Greek xulon wood

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