Word: gunpowder
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gun
pow
der
Definition: An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulphur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks.
Morphemes:
Affix: gun
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A firearm or cannon used for saluting or signalling.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gunnr
Language: non
Decoded: gunnr
Meaning: battle, war
Affix: hildr
Language: non
Decoded: hildr
Meaning: battle
Affix: powder
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An explosive mixture used in gunnery, blasting, etc; gunpowder.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pulvis
Language: la
Decoded: pulvis
Meaning: dust, powder