Word: Herpestinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: her
pe
sti
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Herpestidae - the mongooses, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: Herpestes
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Herpestidae - the mongooses
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἑρπηστής
Language: grc
Decoded: erpestes
Meaning: creeping
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.