Etymology · Ancient Greek
ξανθός
4 English words descend from Ancient Greek ξανθός, most common first.
- xanthineAny of a group of alkaloids that include caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine as well as the parent compound, a precursor of uric acid found in many organs of the body.
- xanthelasmaA deposit of cholesterol on the eyelid.
- xanthochroiA division of the human population having fair skin and wavy blond hair.
- xanthophylliteA synonym of clintonite. The International Mineralogical Association's Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification (CNMNC) recommends using clintonite as a replacement in all cases.