Word: psammophytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: psa
mmo
phytes
Definition: Plural of psammophyte. Any plant which thrives in sandy conditions.
Morphemes:
Affix: psammo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to sand. French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψάμμος
Language: grc
Decoded: psammos
Meaning: sand
Affix: -phyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A plant that grows in a specified habitat, e.g. acrophyte.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).