chryso-

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós, “gold”).

Prefix

chryso-

  1. gold (metal or colour); yellow

Usage notes

  • Used before consonants.

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with chryso-
chrysaniline
chrysoberyl
chrysobull
chrysocarpous
chrysochalk
chrysochlorous
chrysochlore
chrysocolla
chrysoeriol
chrysocracy
chrysogen
chrysograph
chrysography
chrysiasis
chrysolaminarin
chrysolite
chrysology
chrysopsin
chrysophane
chrysophile
chrysophilia
chrysophilist
chrysophilite
chrysophobia
chrysophyll
phyllochrysine
chrysorhamnin
chrysosperm
chrysotannin
chrysotherapeutic
chrysotherapy
chrysotype

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