Word: colonel
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: colo
nel
Definition: A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
Morphemes:
Affix: colonel
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: columna
Language: la
Decoded: columna
Meaning: pillar