Word: myristates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: my
ri
states
Definition: Plural of myristate; any salt or ester of myristic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: myristic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Pertaining to nutmeg. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μυρίζειν
Language: grc
Decoded: murizein
Meaning: to anoint
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.