Word: spermicides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sper
mi
cides
Definition: Plural of spermicide; a contraceptive agent that kills spermatozoa
Morphemes:
Affix: sperm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The reproductive cell or gamete of the male; a spermatozoon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπέρμα
Language: grc
Decoded: sperma
Meaning: seed, semen
Affix: -cide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: killing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: caedō
Language: la
Decoded: caedo
Meaning: to cut, hew, kill
Affix: -a
Language: la
Decoded: -a
Meaning: agent noun
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.