Definitions for xyst

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xyst xyst

Spelling: [zist]

IPA: /zɪst/

Xyst is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 16 anagrams from letters in xyst (stxy).

Definitions for xyst

noun

1. (in ancient Greek and Roman architecture) a covered portico, as a promenade.
2. (in an ancient Roman villa) a garden walk planted with trees.

Origin of xyst

1655-65; Latin xystus garden terrace, shaded walk Greek xystós a covered colonnade

Examples for xyst

xyst, zist, n. a covered portico used by athletes for their exercises.