Word: anemoscope
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
nem
o
scope
Definition: An instrument that shows the direction of the wind; a wind vane; a weathercock; usually applied to a contrivance consisting of a vane above, connected in the building with a dial or index with pointers to show the changes of the wind.
Morphemes:
Affix: anemo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wind
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄνεμος
Language: grc
Decoded: anemos
Meaning: wind
Affix: -scope
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to make terms denoting an instrument used for viewing or examination.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκοπός
Language: grc
Decoded: skopos
Meaning: watcher
Affix: -έω
Language: grc
Decoded: -eo
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form verbs from nouns, adjectives and other verbs. Often, not always, added to the stems of thematic nouns or adjectives in -ος.