slovo | definícia |
xanthochroi (encz) | xanthochroi,světlovlasí lidé [bio.] mamm |
Xanthochroi (gcide) | Xanthochroi \Xan*thoch"ro*i\, n. pl. [NL. See Xanthochroic.]
(Ethnol.)
A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the
lighter-colored members.
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The Xanthochroi, or fair whites, . . . are the
prevalent inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the type
may be traced into North Africa, and eastward as far as
Hindostan. --Tylor.
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| podobné slovo | definícia |
xanthochroi (encz) | xanthochroi,světlovlasí lidé [bio.] mamm |
Xanthochroic (gcide) | Xanthochroic \Xan`tho*chro"ic\, a. [Xantho- + Gr. chro`a color.]
(Ethnol.)
Having a yellowish or fair complexion; of or pertaining to
the Xanthochroi.
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Xanthochroid (gcide) | Xanthochroid \Xan"tho*chroid\, a. [See under Xanthrochroic,
-oid.] (Ethnol.)
Having a yellowish or fair complexion. -- n. A person having
xanthochroid traits.
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Xanthochroism (gcide) | Xanthochroism \Xan*thoch"ro*ism\, n.
Abnormal coloration of feathers in which yellow replaces the
normal color, as in certain parrots. It is commonly due to
lack of the dark pigment which with yellow forms green.
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