Origin

from Greek khrusos gold

chryso-

Word Origin

a combining form meaning “gold,” used in the formation of compound words:

chrysolite.

Also, especially before a vowel, chrys-.

Origin

combining form of Greek chrȳsós

Related Words

chrysoberyl
chrysocarpous
chrysocolla
chrysography
chrysolite
chrysomelid

chryso-
combining form
⇨ see chrys-

chryso-|krɪsəʊ|before a vowel chrys-, combining form of Gr. χρῡσό-ς gold, in combinations already existing in Greek, and in many formed on the analogy of these.1. In general combinations and derivatives, as chryso-ariˈstocracy [loosely for chrys-] nonce-wd., an aristocracy of wealth, = chrysocracy. ˈchrysobull [med.L. chrysobulium, med.Gr. χρυσόβουλλον], a golden bull or bulla aurea. chrysoˈcarpous a. [Gr. χρυσόκαρπ-ος, f. καρπός fruit], having golden or yellow fruit (Syd. Soc. Lex.). ˈchrysochlore [mod.L. chrysochlōr-is (f. Gr. χλωρ-ός green)], the Cape Mole, whose fur has a gold-green lustre. chrysoˈchlorous a., of a golden or yellowish green. chryˈsocracy [after aristocracy], rule of the wealthy, plutocracy. chryˈsography [Gr. χρυσογραϕία], writing in letters of gold. So ˈchrysograph v. trans. chryˈsology [Gr. -λογια discourse: cf. Gr. χρυσολόγος speaking of gold], the science of gold or wealth. chrysomagnet, a magnet which attracts gold. ‖ chrysoˈmela [f. Gr. χρυσόµηλον golden apple], a genus of beetles with metallic lustre; it has been Englished ˈchrysomel; hence, also, chrysomeˈlideous a., etc. chryˈsophilist, chryˈsophilite [Gr. χρυσόϕιλ-ος gold-loving + -ist, -ite], a lover of gold. † chrysopee [late Gr. χρυσοποιία, f. χρυσοποιός goldsmith, f. ποιεῖν to make; cf. F. chrysopée], the art of turning other metals into gold. chrysopoˈetic a. [Gr. ποιητικ-ός making], gold-making; also quasi-n. in pl. † ˈchrysosperm [Gr. σπέρµα seed: cf. Gr. χρυσόσπερµος gold-engendering], Alch., a substance that is the ‘seed of gold’. ˈchrysosplene, Chrysosplenium or Golden Spleenwort, a small genus of plants (family Saxifragaceæ). ˈchrysotype [see -type], a photographic process in which chloride of gold is used to develop the negative; a picture produced by this process.1858O. W. Holmes Aut. Breakf-t. (1861) 167 The weak point in our *chryso-aristocracy.1885E. C. Stedman in Cent. Mag. XXIX. 511 Even our ‘chryso-aristocracy’ he thinks is bettered by the process.1882A. J. Evans in Archæol. XLVIII. 33 A *chrysobull of the Serbian Emperor Dušan.1847Nat. Encycl. I. 265 Among the Insectivora may be noticed the Cape *chrysochlore.1828Sterling Ess. & Tales (1848) II. 27 The government is a *chrysocracy.1861O. W. Holmes Elsie V. ix, That extraordinary hybrid..between democracy and chrysocracy, a native-born New-England serving-man.1855Fraser's Mag. LI. 572 The *chrysography and other decorations of the outer walls.1867O. T. Hill Eng. Monasticism 285 The chrysography or writing in gold of the Greek manuscripts between the fifth and eighth centuries.1839Lady Lytton Cheveley (ed. 2) I. x. 219 Reading his name *chrysographed on a red morocco despatch-box.1842Brande Dict. Sc. & Arts, *Chrysology..that branch of political economy which relates to the production of wealth.1713Addison Guardian No. 122 (Jod.) An account of the *chryso⁓magnet, or of the loadstone, which attracts gold.18..Bowles Valley in Andes, The *chrysomel and purple butterfly.1863Bates Nat. Amazons vii. 168 Small *chryso⁓melideous beetles.1811Edin. Rev. XVII. 375 All enterprizing *chrysophilists.1823Lamb Elia, Char. Dram. Writers, B. Jonson (L.), The seeing, touching, and handling pleasures of the old *chrysophilites.[1610B. Jonson Alch. ii. v. (1616) 631 Is Ars sacra, Or *Chrysopœia..A heathen language?]1772Nugent tr. Hist. Friar Gerund I. 198 The most recondite secrets of the Crysopee.1715tr. Pancirollus' Rerum Mem. II. vii. 315 *Chrysopoeticks, or making of Gold.1805Southey in Robberd Mem. W. Taylor II. 86 If I could write tragedy—the true chrysopoetic vein.1610B. Jonson Alch. ii. iii. (1616) 627 Your stone, your med'cine, and your *chrysosperme.1811W. Lytteil Landmarks iv. iv. 200 Lichens and golden *chryso⁓splene adorn the massive walls.1842Hunt in Man. Photogr. (1853) 58 A process to which I propose applying the name of *Chrysotype..I have not yet (June 10, 1842) obtained a complete command over all its details.1843Year Bk. Facts 218 The preparation of the chrysotype paper.1845Athenæum 22 Feb. 203 The Chrysotype, a beautiful process discovered by Sir John Herschel.2. esp. in Chem. and Min., as ˈchrysogen [see -gen], an orange-coloured hydrocarbon contained in crude anthracene (Watts). chrysoˈlepic acid [Gr. λεπ-ίς scale], a synonym of picric acid, because it occurs in yellow scales; chrysolepate, a salt of this acid. ˈchrysophan(e [Gr. *ϕαν-, ϕαίνειν to bring into sight], Chem. a name given to an orange-red bitter substance contained in the alcoholic extract of rhubarb (Watts); also to chrysophanic acid. ˈchrysophane, Min., a synonym of clintonite. chrysoˈphanic acid [as prec.], the yellow colouring principle of rhubarb and of the wall-lichen. ˈchrysophyll [Gr. ϕύλλ-ον leaf], the yellow colouring matter of plants. chrysoquiˈnone [see quinone], a compound (C₁₈H₁₀O₂) obtained by the action of chromic acid on chrysene dissolved in acetic acid (Watts). ˈchrysotile [Gr. τίλος shred, fibre], a fibrous variety of serpentine.1842Turner Elem. Chem. 1149 Pure chrysolepic acid, in beautiful golden yellow scales of a darker colour than picric acid, which however it resembles in its properties.Ibid. Chrysolepate of Silver forms dark brownish-red needles.1844Alger Phillip's Min. 645 Chrysophane.1869–72Watts Dict. Chem. VI. 460 Chrysophane..resolvable by acids into chrysophanic acid and sugar.1861H. Macmillan Footn. Nature 118 The common yellow wall-lichen..yields a beautiful golden yellow crystallizable colouring matter called chrysophanic acid.1850Dana Min. 255 Chrysotile is fine asbestiform.1888Athenæum 10 Nov. 628/3 The Canadian asbestos..is termed by mineralogists chrysotile.

chryso- /ˈkrɪsəʊ/ combining form of Greek khrūsos gold: see -o-. Before a vowel chrys-.

DERIVATIVE chrysarobin /krɪsəˈrəʊbɪn/ noun [Modern Latin araroba from Portuguese from Tupi arárowa] a mixture of chrysophanic acid and related compounds obtained from a S. American leguminous tree, Andira araroba, used to treat skin ailments L19.
chrysophanic /-ˈfanɪk/ adjective [Greek phainein to show] (Chemistry): chrysophanic acid, a yellow crystalline phenol, C₁₅H₁₂O₄, which is a derivative of anthraquinone and occurs in many plants and lichens M19.
chrysopoˈetic adjective & noun (rare) (in pl.) [Greek poiētikos making] gold-making E18.
chrysotype noun a photographic process employing gold chloride M19.

chryso-
\in pronunciations below, | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ . |krisə or -sō\
— see chrys-

chryso-
(before vowels) chrys-

Prefix

Forming compound words pertaining to gold or, by extension, gold-like colours.

Etymology

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

Usage notes

Used before consonants.

Derived terms

English words prefixed with chryso-

词汇	chryso-
词根词缀	AHD Collins Dictionary.com MWCD OED SOED Webster Wiktionary chryso- 或 chrys- pref.（前缀） Gold; golden: 金色；金色的： chrysotherapy. 金疗法语源 Greek khrus-, khruso- 希腊语 khrus-, khruso- from khrusos [gold] 源自 khrusos [黄金] [of Semitic origin] ; akin to Hebrew ḥārûṣ [源于闪族语的] ；类似于希伯来语 ḥārûṣ chryso- or (before a vowel) chrys- combining form indicating gold or the colour of gold ⇒ chryselephantine ⇒ chrysolite Origin from Greek khrusos gold chryso- Word Origin 1 a combining form meaning “gold,” used in the formation of compound words: chrysolite. Also, especially before a vowel, chrys-. Origin combining form of Greek chrȳsós Related Words chrysoberyl chrysocarpous chrysocolla chrysography chrysolite chrysomelid chryso- combining form ⇨ see chrys- chryso-\|krɪsəʊ\|before a vowel chrys-, combining form of Gr. χρῡσό-ς gold, in combinations already existing in Greek, and in many formed on the analogy of these.1. In general combinations and derivatives, as chryso-ariˈstocracy [loosely for chrys-] nonce-wd., an aristocracy of wealth, = chrysocracy. ˈchrysobull [med.L. chrysobulium, med.Gr. χρυσόβουλλον], a golden bull or bulla aurea. chrysoˈcarpous a. [Gr. χρυσόκαρπ-ος, f. καρπός fruit], having golden or yellow fruit (Syd. Soc. Lex.). ˈchrysochlore [mod.L. chrysochlōr-is (f. Gr. χλωρ-ός green)], the Cape Mole, whose fur has a gold-green lustre. chrysoˈchlorous a., of a golden or yellowish green. chryˈsocracy [after aristocracy], rule of the wealthy, plutocracy. chryˈsography [Gr. χρυσογραϕία], writing in letters of gold. So ˈchrysograph v. trans. chryˈsology [Gr. -λογια discourse: cf. Gr. χρυσολόγος speaking of gold], the science of gold or wealth. chrysomagnet, a magnet which attracts gold. ‖ chrysoˈmela [f. Gr. χρυσόµηλον golden apple], a genus of beetles with metallic lustre; it has been Englished ˈchrysomel; hence, also, chrysomeˈlideous a., etc. chryˈsophilist, chryˈsophilite [Gr. χρυσόϕιλ-ος gold-loving + -ist, -ite], a lover of gold. † chrysopee [late Gr. χρυσοποιία, f. χρυσοποιός goldsmith, f. ποιεῖν to make; cf. F. chrysopée], the art of turning other metals into gold. chrysopoˈetic a. [Gr. ποιητικ-ός making], gold-making; also quasi-n. in pl. † ˈchrysosperm [Gr. σπέρµα seed: cf. Gr. χρυσόσπερµος gold-engendering], Alch., a substance that is the ‘seed of gold’. ˈchrysosplene, Chrysosplenium or Golden Spleenwort, a small genus of plants (family Saxifragaceæ). ˈchrysotype [see -type], a photographic process in which chloride of gold is used to develop the negative; a picture produced by this process.1858O. W. Holmes Aut. Breakf-t. (1861) 167 The weak point in our chryso-aristocracy.1885E. C. Stedman in Cent. Mag.* XXIX. 511 Even our ‘chryso-aristocracy’ he thinks is bettered by the process.1882A. J. Evans in Archæol. XLVIII. 33 A chrysobull of the Serbian Emperor Dušan.1847Nat. Encycl. I. 265 Among the Insectivora may be noticed the Cape chrysochlore.1828Sterling Ess. & Tales (1848) II. 27 The government is a chrysocracy.1861O. W. Holmes Elsie V.* ix, That extraordinary hybrid..between democracy and chrysocracy, a native-born New-England serving-man.1855Fraser's Mag. LI. 572 The chrysography and other decorations of the outer walls.1867O. T. Hill Eng. Monasticism* 285 The chrysography or writing in gold of the Greek manuscripts between the fifth and eighth centuries.1839Lady Lytton Cheveley (ed. 2) I. x. 219 Reading his name chrysographed on a red morocco despatch-box.1842Brande Dict. Sc. & Arts, Chrysology..that branch of political economy which relates to the production of wealth.1713Addison Guardian No. 122 (Jod.) An account of the chryso⁓magnet, or of the loadstone, which attracts gold.18..Bowles Valley in Andes, The chrysomel and purple butterfly.1863Bates Nat. Amazons vii. 168 Small chryso⁓melideous beetles.1811Edin. Rev. XVII. 375 All enterprizing chrysophilists.1823Lamb Elia, Char. Dram. Writers, B. Jonson (L.), The seeing, touching, and handling pleasures of the old chrysophilites.[1610B. Jonson Alch.* ii. v. (1616) 631 Is Ars sacra, Or Chrysopœia..A heathen language?]1772Nugent tr. Hist. Friar Gerund* I. 198 The most recondite secrets of the Crysopee.1715tr. Pancirollus' Rerum Mem. II. vii. 315 Chrysopoeticks, or making of Gold.1805Southey in Robberd Mem. W. Taylor* II. 86 If I could write tragedy—the true chrysopoetic vein.1610B. Jonson Alch. ii. iii. (1616) 627 Your stone, your med'cine, and your chrysosperme.1811W. Lytteil Landmarks* iv. iv. 200 Lichens and golden chryso⁓splene adorn the massive walls.1842Hunt in Man. Photogr.* (1853) 58 A process to which I propose applying the name of Chrysotype..I have not yet (June 10, 1842) obtained a complete command over all its details.1843Year Bk. Facts 218 The preparation of the chrysotype paper.1845Athenæum 22 Feb. 203 The Chrysotype, a beautiful process discovered by Sir John Herschel.2. esp.* in Chem. and Min., as ˈchrysogen [see -gen], an orange-coloured hydrocarbon contained in crude anthracene (Watts). chrysoˈlepic acid [Gr. λεπ-ίς scale], a synonym of picric acid, because it occurs in yellow scales; chrysolepate, a salt of this acid. ˈchrysophan(e [Gr. ϕαν-, ϕαίνειν to bring into sight], Chem.* a name given to an orange-red bitter substance contained in the alcoholic extract of rhubarb (Watts); also to chrysophanic acid. ˈchrysophane, Min., a synonym of clintonite. chrysoˈphanic acid [as prec.], the yellow colouring principle of rhubarb and of the wall-lichen. ˈchrysophyll [Gr. ϕύλλ-ον leaf], the yellow colouring matter of plants. chrysoquiˈnone [see quinone], a compound (C₁₈H₁₀O₂) obtained by the action of chromic acid on chrysene dissolved in acetic acid (Watts). ˈchrysotile [Gr. τίλος shred, fibre], a fibrous variety of serpentine.1842Turner Elem. Chem. 1149 Pure chrysolepic acid, in beautiful golden yellow scales of a darker colour than picric acid, which however it resembles in its properties.Ibid. Chrysolepate of Silver forms dark brownish-red needles.1844Alger Phillip's Min. 645 Chrysophane.1869–72Watts Dict. Chem. VI. 460 Chrysophane..resolvable by acids into chrysophanic acid and sugar.1861H. Macmillan Footn. Nature 118 The common yellow wall-lichen..yields a beautiful golden yellow crystallizable colouring matter called chrysophanic acid.1850Dana Min. 255 Chrysotile is fine asbestiform.1888Athenæum 10 Nov. 628/3 The Canadian asbestos..is termed by mineralogists chrysotile. chryso- /ˈkrɪsəʊ/ combining form of Greek khrūsos gold: see -o-. Before a vowel chrys-. DERIVATIVE chrysarobin /krɪsəˈrəʊbɪn/ noun [Modern Latin araroba from Portuguese from Tupi arárowa] a mixture of chrysophanic acid and related compounds obtained from a S. American leguminous tree, Andira araroba, used to treat skin ailments L19. chrysophanic /-ˈfanɪk/ adjective [Greek phainein to show] (Chemistry): chrysophanic acid, a yellow crystalline phenol, C₁₅H₁₂O₄, which is a derivative of anthraquinone and occurs in many plants and lichens M19. chrysopoˈetic adjective & noun (rare) (in pl.) [Greek poiētikos making] gold-making E18. chrysotype noun a photographic process employing gold chloride M19. chryso- \in pronunciations below, \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ . \|krisə or -sō\ — see chrys- chryso- (before vowels) chrys- Prefix Forming compound words pertaining to gold or, by extension, gold-like colours. Etymology From Ancient Greek χρυσός (khrusós, “gold”). Usage notes Used before consonants. Derived terms ► English words prefixed with chryso-
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combining form

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chryso-

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chryso-(before vowels) chrys-

Prefix

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chryso-
(before vowels) chrys-