Word: opaline
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
pal
ine
Definition: a clear to white liquid secreted by sea hares (genus Aplysia) that becomes viscous upon contact with water
Morphemes:
Affix: opal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Nesolycaena.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: opalus
Language: la
Decoded: opalus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: opal
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.