Word: metronym
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
tro
nym
Definition: A matronymic surname; far less common than patronymic surnames
Morphemes:
Affix: metronym
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A matronymic surname; far less common than patronymic surnames
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μήτηρ
Language: grc
Decoded: meter
Meaning: mother
Affix: ὄνυμα
Language: grc
Decoded: onuma
Meaning: name