Word: mesothorax
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mes
o
tho
rax
Definition: The middle of the three segments of the thorax of an insect, carrying the second pair of legs, and the forewings when present.
Morphemes:
Affix: meso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: middle
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέσος
Language: grc
Decoded: mesos
Meaning: middle
Affix: thorax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θώραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thorax
Meaning: a breastplate, cuirass, corslet