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xan·​tho·​derm | \ ˈzan(t)thəˌdərm \
plural -s

Definition of xanthoderm

: a person with yellowish skin especially : one belonging to a race characterized by yellowish or light brown skin

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History and Etymology for xanthoderm

International Scientific Vocabulary xanth- + -derm

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“Xanthoderm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/xanthoderm. Accessed 16 Aug. 2022.

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