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Look up: xanthochroi

  1. Xanthochroi
    Xan·thoch'ro·i noun plural [ New Latin See Xanthochroic .] (Ethnol.) A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter-colored members. « The Xanthochroi , or fair whites, . . . are the prevalent inhabitants of...
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  2. xanthochroi
    <ethnology> A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter-coloured members. '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) ... Origin: NL. See Xanthoc...
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  3. Xanthochroi
    • (n. pl.) A division of the Caucasian races, comprising the lighter-colored members.
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning

  4. Xanthochroi
    The Xanthochroi are a division of the Caucasian races of people, comprising the lighter-coloured members, generally with blonde hair. They are the prevalent inhabitants of Northern Europe, and the type may also be traced into North Africa, and eastward as far as Hindustan.
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