xylo-
a combining form meaning “wood,” used in the formation of compound words: xylophilous.
Also
especially before a vowel,
xyl-.
Origin of xylo-
combining form of Greek
xýlon
Words nearby xylo-
xylem ray,
xylene,
xylic acid,
xylidine,
xylitol,
xylo-,
xylocarp,
xylogenous,
xylograph,
xylography,
xyloid
British Dictionary definitions for xylo-
xylo-
before a vowel xyl-
combining form
indicating wood
xylophone
indicating xylene
xylidine
Word Origin for xylo-
from Greek
xulon wood