Word: hyenoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
e
noid
Definition: Characteristic of a hyena; doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
Morphemes:
Affix: hyena
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of the medium-sized to large feliform carnivores of the subfamily Hyaeninae (genera Hyaena and Crocuta), native to Africa and Asia and noted for the sound similar to laughter which they can make if excited.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hyaena
Language: la
Decoded: hyaena
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a hyena
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής