xeno-

xeno-

a combining form meaning “alien,” “strange,” “guest,” used in the formation of compound words: xenogamy, xenolith.
Also, especially before a vowel, xen-.


Origin:
combining form of Greek xénos stranger, guest (noun); alien, foreign, strange (adj.)
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Xeno- is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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xeno- or (before a vowel) xen-
 
combining form
indicating something strange, different, or foreign: xenogamy
 
[from Greek xenos strange]
 
xen- or (before a vowel) xen-
 
combining form
 
[from Greek xenos strange]

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Medical Dictionary

xeno- or xen-
pref.

  1. Stranger; foreigner: xenophobia.

  2. Strange; foreign; different: xenophthalmia.

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