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American civil rights activist (1925–1965)
Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an American civil rights activist and Muslim minister
Malcolm_X
1965 murder in New York City, U.S.
On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X, a Muslim African American minister and Black power activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement
Assassination_of_Malcolm_X
1992 American biographical film directed by Spike Lee
Malcolm X is a 1992 American epic biographical drama film about the African-American activist Malcolm X. Directed and co-written by Spike Lee, the film
Malcolm_X_(1992_film)
Autobiography of African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist
The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an autobiography written by Muslim American minister and activist Malcolm X in collaboration with American journalist
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
The_Autobiography_of_Malcolm_X
African American religious leader (1897–1975)
Yacub's History within Muhammad's teachings. In The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Malcolm X talks about when he first encounters this doctrine, though he would
Elijah_Muhammad
Topics referred to by the same term
documentary film Malcolm X (1992 film), a biographical film starring Denzel Washington as Malcolm X Malcolm X (soundtrack) Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
Malcolm_X_(disambiguation)
Grandson of Malcolm X (1984–2013)
Malcolm Latif Shabazz (October 8, 1984 – May 9, 2013) was the grandson of civil rights activists Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, through their daughter, Qubilah
Malcolm_Shabazz
American educator and wife of Malcolm X (1935–1997)
June 23, 1997), also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate who was married to Malcolm X. Shabazz grew up in Detroit, Michigan
Betty_Shabazz
Topics referred to by the same term
Malcolm X Boulevard could refer to Lenox Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, New York (on which both names are used) Reid Avenue, the northern extension
Malcolm_X_Boulevard
1972 book by James Baldwin
and figures: McCarthyism, the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Huey Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, and the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs
No_Name_in_the_Street
Park in Philadelphia
Malcolm X Park (formerly named Black Oak Park) is an urban park in West Philadelphia named in honor of Malcolm X. It is a six-acre park located around
Malcolm_X_Park_(Philadelphia)
British actor and model (born 1994)
(2021), Brendan in Old (2021), Terry Richmond in Rebel Ridge (2024), Malcolm X in Genius (2024), and the voice of Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
Aaron_Pierre_(actor)
City College in Chicago, US
Malcolm X College is a public municipal community college in the Near West Side community area in the west side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. It
Malcolm_X_College
British anti-racism campaigner (1937–2022)
drinking establishments in Smethwick, West Midlands drew the attention of Malcolm X who visited the town, on 12 February 1965, and was taken to a segregated
Avtar_Singh_Jouhl
American religious leader (born 1933)
then-Minister Malcolm X's media presence, Walcott had never heard of Elijah Muhammad, and like many outside of the Nation of Islam, he thought that Malcolm X was
Louis_Farrakhan
highest-grossing Japanese films § Highest-grossing Japanese films by year. Malcolm X: United States, France, Spain – 12,339,182 United Kingdom – 797,481 Germany
List of highest-grossing biographical films
List_of_highest-grossing_biographical_films
American actor (1970–2025)
born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on August 18, 1970. He was named after Malcolm X and jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal. He was raised in Los Angeles from age five
Malcolm-Jamal_Warner
2020 American TV series or program
Who Killed Malcolm X? is a 2020 documentary miniseries directed by Rachel Dretzin and Phil Bertelsen. Originally produced for Fusion TV, the series began
Who_Killed_Malcolm_X?
American holiday
Malcolm X Day is an American holiday in honor of Malcolm X that is celebrated on either May 19 (his birthday) or the third Friday of May. The commemoration
Malcolm_X_Day
1972 American documentary film
Malcolm X, also known as Malcolm X: His Own Story As It Really Happened, is a 1972 American documentary film directed by Arnold Perl. It is based on the
Malcolm_X_(1972_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
Malcolm X Park is an informal name for Meridian Hill Park in the Washington, D.C. Malcolm X Park may also refer to: Malcolm X Park (album), a 1988 album
Malcolm X Park (disambiguation)
Malcolm_X_Park_(disambiguation)
2011 book by Manning Marable
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention is a biography of Malcolm X written by American historian Manning Marable. It won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for History
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
Malcolm_X:_A_Life_of_Reinvention
North-south avenue in Manhattan, New York
Template:Attached KML/Sixth Avenue (Manhattan) KML is from Wikidata Lenox Avenue or Malcolm X Boulevard (both names are officially recognized) is the primary north–south
Lenox_Avenue
Figure in the mythology of the Nation of Islam
ISBN 978-1-884855-14-6. X, Malcolm; Haley, Alex (1992). The Autobiography of Malcolm X (1st trade ed.). Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0-345-37975-7. X, Malcolm; Karim, Benjamin
Yakub_(Nation_of_Islam)
historical epic Cry Freedom (1987), the title role in the biographical drama Malcolm X (1992), Rubin Carter in the sports drama The Hurricane (1999), an Airline
List of awards and nominations received by Denzel Washington
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Denzel_Washington
Ideology that seeks to develop a Black national identity
nonviolent civil rights movement of the time. After the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965, the Black nationalism movement gained increased traction in various
Black_nationalism
Malcolm X: Make It Plain is a 1994, English language documentary by PBS about the life of Malcolm X, or El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. The documentary was
Malcolm_X:_Make_It_Plain
American academic (1950–2011)
Marable had completed a biography of human rights activist Malcolm X, titled Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention (2011). He was posthumously awarded the
Manning_Marable
1954–1968 U.S. social movement
chairman Gladys Harrington speaking on Malcolm X" Archived March 4, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. "Malcolm X". The Martin Luther King, Jr., Research
Civil_rights_movement
Canadian-American actress (born 1961)
Hanson in the comedy film Pretty in Pink (1986), Sophia in the 1992 film Malcolm X, and Ellen Tigh in the 2004 Syfy series Battlestar Galactica. Vernon was
Kate_Vernon
Name list
It is similar to the Persian name Shahbaz. Malcolm X adopted the name upon joining the NOI. Born Malcolm Little, he was signing letters as "Malachi Shabazz"
Shabazz_(name)
actor award. His other Oscar-nominated roles were in Cry Freedom (1987), Malcolm X (1992), The Hurricane (1999), Flight (2012), Fences (2016), Roman J. Israel
Denzel Washington on screen and stage
Denzel_Washington_on_screen_and_stage
American actor (born 1958)
Right Thing (1989), Mo' Better Blues (1990), Jungle Fever (1991) and Malcolm X (1992). His other major films include Taps (1981), King of New York (1990)
Giancarlo_Esposito
2021 American film
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali is a 2021 American documentary film made for Netflix and directed by Marcus A. Clarke. The film is based on the
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Blood_Brothers:_Malcolm_X_&_Muhammad_Ali
American writer and activist (1924–1987)
specifically the assassinations of three of his personal friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. Baldwin's writings of the 1970s and 1980s
James_Baldwin
American filmmaker and actor (born 1957)
Best Original Screenplay. Afterward, he directed the historical epic Malcolm X (1992), which was nominated for the Berlin International Film Festival's
Spike_Lee
American actor and football player (born 1984)
the age of seven, he played a student in Spike Lee's 1992 feature film Malcolm X, which starred his father in the title role. Washington attended Campbell
John_David_Washington
Memorial in Manhattan, New York
-73.94056 The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, also called the Shabazz Center, is a memorial to Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz
Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
Malcolm_X_and_Dr._Betty_Shabazz_Memorial_and_Educational_Center
New York City Subway station in Manhattan
The 110th Street–Malcolm X Plaza station or the Central Park North–110th Street station is a station on the IRT Lenox Avenue Line of the New York City
110th Street–Malcolm X Plaza station
110th_Street–Malcolm_X_Plaza_station
High school in Newark, New Jersey, United States
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is a four-year comprehensive public high school in Newark in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, as part of the
Malcolm_X_Shabazz_High_School
African American new religious organization
expanded through high-profile members such as the black nationalist activist Malcolm X and the boxer Muhammad Ali. Deeming it a threat to domestic security,
Nation_of_Islam
Major street in Los Angeles
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Nipsey Hussle Square, was designated Malcolm X Route in honor of the minister and civil rights leader. Metro Local lines
Crenshaw_Boulevard
American actor (born 1954)
Day (2001). He was Oscar-nominated for his roles in Cry Freedom (1987), Malcolm X (1992), The Hurricane (1999), Flight (2012), Fences (2016), Roman J. Israel
Denzel_Washington
American actor (born 1962)
which he also served as a producer. Other notable film roles include Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Ray (2004), Selma (2014), The Gift (2015)
Wendell_Pierce
American political organization (1966–1982)
and organized in an emergent black nationalist tradition inspired by Malcolm X and others. Eventually dissatisfied with Warden's accommodationism, the
Black_Panther_Party
Assassin of Malcolm X
of the Nation of Islam who assassinated Malcolm X in 1965. For a period he also went by the name Talmadge X Hayer, and his chosen Islamic name is Mujahid
Thomas_Hagan
American basketball player (born 1978)
black man is influenced by Malcolm X. When you are growing up and hear the story of Malcolm X, you are influenced by Malcolm X, and by Islam, in some type
Stephen_Jackson
1992 soundtrack album by Various artists
Malcolm X is the soundtrack to the 1992 Spike Lee film, Malcolm X. The album inner sleeve contains the following note from director Spike Lee: Many of
Malcolm_X_(soundtrack)
Filmography
GameSpot. Retrieved May 23, 2015. Moore, Evan F. (August 31, 2020). "Malcolm X, Laurence Fishburne and 'the Theater of Your Mind'". New York Times. Archived
Laurence Fishburne filmography
Laurence_Fishburne_filmography
American boxer and activist (1942–2016)
met Malcolm X, who soon became his spiritual and political mentor. By the time of the first Liston fight, Nation of Islam members, including Malcolm X, were
Muhammad_Ali
American civil rights activist (1955–2007)
Smith, Mark (September 18, 1987). "King, Malcolm X Daughters' Play Will Be Staged". Los Angeles Times. "Malcolm X's, King Children Are Soul Mates". Sun Sentinel
Yolanda_King
American director (born 1970)
Malcolm D. Lee (born January 11, 1970) is an American filmmaker. He is known for directing comedy films including The Best Man (1999), Undercover Brother
Malcolm_D._Lee
US black nationalist organization and movement
States founded in 1968 after the civil rights movement by supporters of Malcolm X. It is the most famous African American nation-state declared within the
Republic_of_New_Afrika
American actor (born 1976)
Nigél Thatch (born August 8, 1976) is an American actor. He played Malcolm X in the first two seasons of the Epix television series Godfather of Harlem
Nigél_Thatch
Philosophy concerning empowerment of the African diaspora
existentialist frame, as well as the work of Civil Rights Activists such as Malcolm X and Cornel West. Lewis Gordon argues that Black existentialism is not
Black_existentialism
Park in Washington, DC, US
Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, is an urban park in Washington, D.C., located in the Meridian Hill neighborhood that straddles the border
Meridian_Hill_Park
Sudanese Islamic leader (1883–1967)
Shaykh Daoud Ahmed Faisal and Elijah Muhammad, and his indirect impact on Malcolm X reshaped American Muslim history. Satti Majid Muhammad al-Qadi Suwar al-Dhahab
Satti_Majid
1989 film by Spike Lee
mentally disabled man who meanders around town with hand-colored pictures of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.; and local DJ Mister Señor Love Daddy. At Sal's
Do_the_Right_Thing
The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation is a non-profit organization, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, working to perpetuate the leadership and contributions
Malcolm_X_Memorial_Foundation
Cohort born from 1965 to 1980
the symbol "X" was prominent in popular culture, as the film Malcolm X was released in 1992, and that the name "Generation X" stuck. The "X" refers to
Generation_X
Fictional character
'60s turned Princeton-educated Los Angeles judge who was down to quote Malcolm X and call the criminal justice system out on its flaws at a moment's notice"
Philip Banks (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air)
Philip_Banks_(The_Fresh_Prince_of_Bel-Air)
South African musician (1950–1985)
could be heard years later in her mother's repertoire. Two of them, "Malcolm X" (1965, 1972) and "Lumumba" (1970), extol assassinated black leaders.[citation
Bongi_Makeba
American writer (1921–1992)
book was The Autobiography of Malcolm X, published in 1965, a collaboration through numerous lengthy interviews with Malcolm X. He was working on a second
Alex_Haley
Comic book character
commentators often compare Xavier and Magneto to Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X respectively, though the amount of authorial intent supporting this comparison
Professor_X
American actress (born 1958)
for Best Actress. She had success starring in Boyz n the Hood (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Strange Days, Vampire in Brooklyn, Waiting to Exhale (all 1995)
Angela_Bassett
African-American religious minority
activist Malcolm X and boxer Muhammad Ali. Ahmadiyya Muslim groups also sought and won converts among African Americans in the 1920s and 1930s. Malcolm X is
African-American_Muslims
American activist (1931–1973)
writer. He was an associate of Michael X and wrote From the Dead Level, a memoir of his life and memories of Malcolm X. During his life, Jamal was romantically
Hakim_Jamal
Topics referred to by the same term
horror film X, alternate title for Malcolm X (1992 film), by Spike Lee X: Night of Vengeance, a 2011 thriller by Australian director Jon Hewitt X: Past Is
X_(disambiguation)
American actor (born 1937)
The Practice. He also played Brother Baines in the 1992 Spike Lee film Malcolm X. His last screen role was a 2011 episode of the television series Men
Albert_Hall_(actor)
American actress (born 1964)
mistress in Goodfellas (1990); The Doors (1991); a small role in Spike Lee's Malcolm X (1992); Bullets Over Broadway (1994); and as Spice (of Sugar and Spice
Debi_Mazar
Marvel Comics character
civil rights leader Malcolm X and Jewish Defense League founder Meir Kahane. Ian McKellen has portrayed Magneto in various films since X-Men (2000), while
Magneto_(Marvel_Comics)
the title character in Malcolm X (1972), Johnny Williams in The River Niger (1976), Nick Debrett in Swashbuckler (1976), Malcolm X again in The Greatest
James Earl Jones on screen and stage
James_Earl_Jones_on_screen_and_stage
Founder of the Nation of Islam (c. 1877 – disappeared c. 1934)
Nation of Islam. Fard's teachings in turn influenced many, including Malcolm X, Clarence 13X, Muhammad Ali, and, indirectly, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The
Wallace_Fard_Muhammad
American civil rights activist (1921–2014)
Racial Equality (CORE), Kochiyama's friendship with civil rights leader Malcolm X led her to affiliate with Black nationalist organizations such as the
Yuri_Kochiyama
American actor, director, writer, and activist (1917–2005)
(1989), Jungle Fever (1991), Malcolm X (1992), Get on the Bus (1996), and She Hate Me (2004). For the final moments of Malcolm X, Davis, in voiceover, recited
Ossie_Davis
American actor (born 1966)
appeared in a number of films, including Goodfellas, Jungle Fever, Bad Boys, Malcolm X, The Basketball Diaries, Clockers, Dead Presidents, Girl 6, My Baby's
Michael_Imperioli
Academic building in Manhattan, New York
movements at Columbia: it was occupied and renamed Malcolm X Liberation College in honor of Malcolm X in 1968; Mandela Hall for Nelson Mandela in 1985;
Hamilton Hall (Columbia University)
Hamilton_Hall_(Columbia_University)
Founder of the Black Panther Party (1942–1989)
were greatly influenced by Malcolm X. Newton stated: "Therefore, the words on this page cannot convey the effect that Malcolm has had on the Black Panther
Huey_P._Newton
American Black nationalist (1948–2001)
Ferncliff Cemetery in Westchester County, New York, near the grave of Malcolm X. African American–Jewish relations Black separatism Nation of Islam and
Khalid_Abdul_Muhammad
American actress
1964) is an American retired actress. She has appeared in films such as Malcolm X (1992), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Space Jam (1996), Spawn (1997) and
Theresa_Randle
American writer, daughter of Malcolm X (born 1962)
motivational speaker. She is the third daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, and wrote a memoir titled Growing Up X. Shabazz was born in Brooklyn, New York,
Ilyasah_Shabazz
American actor (born 1952)
with roles in several Spike Lee films, playing West Indian Archie in Malcolm X (1992), Woody Carmichael in Crooklyn (1994), and Rodney Little in Clockers
Delroy_Lindo
American rock duo
Archived from the original on May 3, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2012. Abram, Malcolm X (March 14, 2012). "March 13, 2003: Black Keys head for South By Southwest
The_Black_Keys
Political slogan and ideology
On May 1, 1965, a few months after the February 21 assassination of Malcolm X, Grace Lee Boggs and James Boggs created "in our basement" the national
Black_power
Supposed ancient Black nation
Fard Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad. According to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, all races except for the white race are descendants of the Tribe of Shabazz
Tribe_of_Shabazz
Ethnic and cultural group in the United States
people by 1963. Prominent members included activist Malcolm X and boxer Muhammad Ali. Malcolm X is considered the first person to start the movement
African_Americans
1963 speech by Martin Luther King Jr.
January 28, 2021. Retrieved December 19, 2020. X, Malcolm; Haley, Alex (1973). Autobiography of Malcolm X. New York: Ballantine Books. p. 281. "I Have a
I_Have_a_Dream
Series of covert and illegal projects by the FBI
civil rights and Black power movements (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and the Black Panther Party), student organizations such as Students
COINTELPRO
American civil rights activist
as an employee of Operation Breakthrough, and as a co-founder of the Malcolm X Liberation University in 1969. In the 1970s, Fuller adopted the name Owusu
Howard_Fuller_(activist)
Roman Empire (1964), Waterloo (1970), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), Malcolm X (1992) and A Beautiful Mind (2001). He portrayed journalist Mike Wallace
Christopher Plummer on screen and stage
Christopher_Plummer_on_screen_and_stage
Topics referred to by the same term
a Malcolm X quotation from his "Message to the Grass Roots". It may also refer to: "Bring the Noise", a Public Enemy track that uses the Malcolm X sample
Too_Black,_Too_Strong
The Diary of Malcolm X is a record of the thoughts of Malcolm X during his 1964 pilgrimage to Mecca and two trips to Africa. Following a legal dispute
The_Diary_of_Malcolm_X
American actor
Kelly is also known for his collaborations with Spike Lee, in the films Malcolm X (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Chi-Raq (2015), and with David Lynch, appearing
David_Patrick_Kelly
1960s to 1980s African-American social movement
were influenced by Malcolm X's criticism of Martin Luther King Jr.'s peaceful protest methods. The 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, coupled with the urban
Black_power_movement
Founder of The Nation of Gods and Earths
led by Malcolm X. The early 1960s were a turbulent period for the NOI. Unrest was caused by conflicts between leaders Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X. Around
Clarence_13X
British actor (born 1986)
Gravik in the superhero miniseries Secret Invasion (2023). He starred as Malcolm X in the Amazon Studios film One Night in Miami... (2020), for which he
Kingsley_Ben-Adir
Antisemitism in the Nation of Islam
is it sucking our blood in the Black community? A white imposter Jew. Malcolm X, a member of the Nation of Islam until he left in 1964, made antisemitic
Nation of Islam and antisemitism
Nation_of_Islam_and_antisemitism
Attitude, behavior, appearance, or style which is generally admired
George Elliott Clarke writes that Malcolm X, like Miles Davis, embodies essential elements of coolness. As an icon, Malcolm X inspires a complex mixture of
Cool_(aesthetic)
Canadian actor (1929–2021)
Planted Trees (1987), Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), Malcolm X (1992), The Insider (1999), A Beautiful Mind (2001), The New World (2005)
Christopher_Plummer
Co-founder of the Black Panther Party (born 1936)
and Huey P. Newton were strongly inspired by the teachings of activist Malcolm X, who was assassinated in 1965. In October 1966, the two joined together
Bobby_Seale
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Christian, Scottish
Saint Columb's Disciple; Servant; Devotee of Saint Columba
Boy/Male
Australian, Biblical
Their King; Their Counselor
Biblical
nourishing
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Bengali, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Gaelic, German, Indian, Latin, Scottish, Swedish
Devotee of Saint Columba; A Dove; Saint Columb's Disciple; Columba's Servant
Boy/Male
Biblical
Nourishing.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Malcolm, MALCOM means "devotee of St. Columba."Â
Biblical
Malchom, their king; their counselor
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Scottish
Son of Coll.
Boy/Male
Swedish
serves Saint Columba'.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Known
Boy/Male
Scottish
St. Columb's disciple.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Mael Coluim, MALCOLM means "devotee of St. Columb."Â Â
Boy/Male
Scottish
Follower of Saint Columba.
Boy/Male
Celtic American Gaelic Scottish Shakespearean
Servant of Saint Columba.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Their king; their counselor.
Boy/Male
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Royal Blood
Biblical
their king
Boy/Male
Biblical
Their king.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, Gaelic, Latin, Scottish
Dove; Similar to Malcolm; Servant or Disciple of Columba; Bald Dove
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
Boy/Male
Aramaic
Twin.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Jasmine
Boy/Male
American, British, English, French
Prayer; St Clair
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish, French, Italian
Glowing; Of the God
Girl/Female
Tamil
Girls who has beautiful singing neck
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English, German
Powerful Traveler; Mighty Voyager
Girl/Female
Indian
Perfect, Complete
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Lalithamba's Other Name
Girl/Female
Irish
Dusky; dark.
Boy/Male
Basque French
Form of Michael 'Who is like God?'.
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
MALCOLM X
a.
Alt. of Xylographical
n.
Alt. of Xystus
n.
A derivative of xylene obtained as a white crystalline substance which on exposure in the air becomes red; -- called also betaorcin.
n.
Any one of the Xylophagides.
n.
An engraving on wood, or the impression from such an engraving; a print by xylography.
n.
Same as Xylene.
n.
Any species of Xylophaga.
n.
A glucoside found in the poisonous berries of a species of honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum), and extracted as a bitter, white, crystalline substance.
n.
One who practices xylography.
a.
Of or pertaining to a natural order (Xyrideae) of endogenous plants, of which Xyris is the type.
n.
Any one of a group of quinone compounds obtained respectively by the oxidation of certain xylidine compounds. In general they are yellow crystalline substances.
n.
One of a tribe of beetles (Xylophili) whose larvae live on decayed wood.
a.
Of or pertaining to the xylophilans.
n.
A genus of marine bivalves closely allied to Teredo, and equally destructive to timber. One species (Xylotrya fimbriata) is very common on the Atlantic coast of the United States.
n.
Any one of three metameric radicals which are characteristic respectively of the three xylenes.
a.
Of or pertaining to the genus Xylophaga.
a.
Of or pertaining to xylography, or wood engraving.
n.
An office/ having the superintendence of the xyst.
n.
Any one of three metameric radicals, CH2.C6H4.CH2, derived respectively from the three xylenes. Often used adjectively; as, xylylene alcohol.