xylo-


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

Origin of xylo-

1
Combining form of Greek xýlon
  • Also especially before a vowel, xyl- .

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British Dictionary definitions for xylo-

xylo-

combining form
  1. indicating wood: xylophone

  2. indicating xylene: xylidine

Origin of xylo-

1
from Greek xulon wood

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