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chrys

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chrys-

var. of chryso- before a vowel: chryselephantine.

chryso-

a combining form meaning “gold,” used in the formation of compound words: chrysolite.
Also, especially before a vowel, chrys-.


Origin:
comb. form of Gk chrȳsós
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chryso- or chrys-
pref.
Gold; golden: chrysotherapy.

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