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xanthopous


Meanings
  • adjective

    Golden-haired, yellow-haired


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xanthophyll , xanthophylls
Etymology
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Comes from the Greek word 'xanthos' meaning yellow and 'pous' meaning foot, so xanthopous means yellow-footed.


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  1. Xanthopous is also the name of a breed of chicken with yellow feathers.

  2. In ancient Greece, it was believed that people with yellow hair had special powers.


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  1. Xanthic: Related to the color yellow.


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In Greek mythology, Xanthopous was the name of a king of Thessaly and a son of King Pelasgus. He was known for his golden hair and was a descendant of the god Helios.

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