xanthous

An obsolete adjective meaning yellow or yellowish in color, derived from the Greek word 'xanthos'. It is rarely used in modern English, primarily appearing in scientific or historical contexts.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das gelb oder gelblich bedeutet, abgeleitet vom griechischen Wort 'xanthos'. Wird im modernen Englischen selten verwendet, meist in wissenschaftlichen oder historischen Kontexten.

1. Yellow or yellowish in color C2 formal

   Describing something that has a yellow hue, similar to the color of an egg yolk.

   • The xanthous petals of the sunflower brightened the garden.
   • Her xanthous scarf stood out against the gray winter sky.
   • The artist used a xanthous pigment to capture the warmth of the sunset.

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   Synonyme: amberflaxengoldensaffronyellowyellowish

• more xanthous comparative form
• most xanthous superlative form