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

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