variants or xylo-
1
: wood
xylophone
2
: xylene
xylidine

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek, from xylon

Dictionary Entries Near xyl-

Cite this Entry

“Xyl-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xyl-. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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