Word: paramylum
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
am
y
lum
Definition: A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: amylum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: starch
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: privative
Affix: μύλη
Language: grc
Decoded: mule
Meaning: mill