xanthous

[ zan-thuh s ]
/ ˈzæn θəs /

adjective

Origin of xanthous

1820–30; < Greek xanth(ós) yellow + -ous

British Dictionary definitions for xanthous

xanthous
/ (ˈzænθəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or designating races with yellowish hair and a light complexion