Word: candlepin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
dle
pin
Definition: A kind of cylindrical tenpin used in a North American regional form of bowling.
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.
Affix: pin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.