Word: intervillous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
ter
vil
lous
Definition: Between the villi; a minute hairlike projection on mucous membrane
Morphemes:
Affix: inter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: between, amid, among, during, within, mutual, reciprocal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: inter-
Language: la
Decoded: inter-
Meaning: between, amid
Affix: villous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Covered with villi.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: villus
Language: la
Decoded: villus
Meaning: shaggy hair