Chryso-
1.
a combining form meaning “gold,” used in the formation of compound words:
chrysolite.
combining form
1.
indicating gold or the colour of gold: chryselephantine, chrysolite
chryso- or chrys-
pref.
Gold; golden: chrysotherapy.
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