- (in ancient Greece) of or relating to the relation between host and guest, especially those from different places of origin: In Greek myth, the Cyclops is a monster who shamelessly breaks the sacred xenial laws, and feasts upon men.
- warm, welcoming, and hospitable: Here are five xenial destinations in the world for tourists, based on the ratio of tourists to locals, availability of accommodation, and other factors.
- of or relating to the influence of pollen on a structure other than the embryo, as on the seed or fruit: Free pollination yielded the highest weight of the berry, revealing strong xenial effects in the studied grape cultivars.
