xeno-, xen-, -xenic, -xenism, -xenist, -xenous, -xeny
(Greek: foreign, foreigner; alien; different; extraneous; strange, stranger; and by extension, guest)
The "x" in xeno- is pronounced "z"; "zeno". Greeks are said to have considered any stranger a "guest" and modern Greek includes xenodocheion a "guest house" or "house for guests" or its modern version of "hotel".
The etymological meaning usually denotes some aspect of a relationship involving guests or visitors of some kind.
Money from one country that is circulated or traded in another country; foreign money: U.S. money is probably the most common xenocurrency that exists in the world.
xenocytophilic (adjective) (not comparable)
In biology and in immunology, referring to a property of an antibody that has an affinity to foreign cells: In her biology book, Susan read about xenocytophilic characteristic of a molecule that possessed an attraction towards cells that were derived from another species.
A group of organisms that thrive in a host species that is not its natural host: Xenodemes are normally parasites, distinct strains of protozoans, or an ecological population found in a foreign host.
The diagnosis or the diagnostic system used to find out the existence of an infectious disease of a microorganism: By the use of xenodiagnosis, an infected area is exposed to a vector animal host, and afterwards the infected host is examined for the pathogen.
The history and culture of inns and hotels: In England, Judy and her friend stayed in various inns during their holiday and found them all very interesting and wanted to get a book on xenodocheionolog and read about the lore of these old hotels and inns.
xenodochial (adjective), more xenodochial, most xenodochial
Outdated, regarding the hospitality to strangers: In the picturesque little town, the hotel was famous for its
xenodochial warmth, kindness to newcomers, and very good food!
An irrational animosity of foreign hotels: Xenodochiophobias may include a dread that there won't be soap, proper toilet paper, clean towels, etc. while traveling and staying in such a place.
A room ior a separate guest house in a monestery for a short accommodation of guests or pilgrims: Jack and his friend wanted to learn more about the life of a monk, so they were invited to stay for a few days at the xenodochiin at the monastery.
A xenodochium can be a house of reception for strangers and pilgrims, like a hotel or guest-house, especially in a monastery.
A welcome reception for strangers; hospitality: The town was known for its xenodochy and had many nice little restaurants, bars, cafes, and hotels for visitors and newcomers.
A genus of beetles of the family of Staphylinidae: Leo found out that the genus Xenodusa consisted of beetles that thrived as guests in ant colonies.
xenoecic (adjective) (not comparable)
In zoology, concerning an organism that thrives in a foreign shell, burrow or some kind of structure: It is interesting to learn that a hermit crab is a xenoecic organism, and doesn't build its own nest, but uses an abandoned snail shell of a gastropod instead.
Someone who speaks with a foreign accent: When Virginia first came to Germany from California, everybody considered her to be a xenoepist because she spoke German with an American English accent!
xenogamous (adjective) (not comparable)
Pertaining to the transference of pollen from the anthers of one plant to the stigma of another plant; cross-pollination: In his botany book, Jeff read about xenogamous conditions describing the cross-fertilization of a flower by the pollen of another plant of the same kind.
Fertilization by pollen from another plant of the same species; cross-fertilization: Many vegetable plants undergo xenogamy to reproduce and among them are the cucumber, cauliflower, corn, and the bell pepper.
A supposed production of offspring permanently unlike the parent; also heterogenesis: In the fantasy story,a creature was born, totally and completely unlike its parents, and was termed to be an example of xenogenesis
