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.

• 🇪🇸Adjetivo obsoleto que significa de color amarillo o amarillento, derivado de la palabra griega 'xanthos'. Se usa raramente en inglés moderno, principalmente en contextos científicos o históricos.

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.

   🇪🇸De color amarillo o amarillento

   Sinónimos: amberflaxengoldensaffronyellowyellowish

• more xanthous comparative form
• most xanthous superlative form