Bryson•s Dictionary for Writers and Editors

Xx
Xavier, St. Francis. (1506–1552) Spanish missionary, one of the
founders of the Jesuit order.
XDR TB. Extensive drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Xenophon. (c. 430–c. 350 bc) Greek historian-soldier.
xerography. (No cap.) Photocopying process.
Xerox. (Cap.) Brand of photocopier and the copies it produces.
Xerxes. (519–465 bc) Persian king, defeated by Greeks at Salamis.
Xianggang. Pinyin name for Hong Kong, but use Hong Kong.
Xinhua. Chinese news agency; pronounced shin-hwa'.
Xizang. Pinyin name for Tibet, but use Tibet.
X-ray.
xylophone.