Word: Sphingidae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: sphen
di
dae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic family within the order Lepidoptera - moths, commonly referred to as hawk moths, sphinx moths, and hornworms
Morphemes:
Affix: Sphinx
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Sphingidae - many species of moths
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Σφίγξ
Language: grc
Decoded: Sphigx
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ Sphinx, sphinx
Affix: -idae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of families of animals.