Word: xyrophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: xy
ro
phi
lic
Definition: Having sharp, razor-like leaves.
Morphemes:
Affix: xyr-
Language: en
Meaning: razor-like
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξυρόν
Language: grc
Decoded: xuron
Meaning: razor
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.