Word: shrikes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: shrikes
Definition: Plural of shrike; any of numerous Old World birds having a strong hooked bill that feed on smaller animals
Morphemes:
Affix: shrike
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.