Word: oenocytes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: oe
no
cytes
Definition: Plural of oenocyte. A large secretory cell found in clusters underlying the epidermis of larval abdominal segments.
Morphemes:
Affix: oeno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wine (the alcoholic beverage)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οἶνος
Language: grc
Decoded: oinos
Meaning: wine
Affix: -cyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form cell names and classifications for mature cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: vessel, jar
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).