Word: norcodeine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nor
co
deine
Definition: An opiate analogue, the N-demethylated derivative of codeine; derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain)
Morphemes:
Affix: nor-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a compound derived from another by removal of a radical, especially by removal of methyl or methylene
Affix: codeine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κώδεια
Language: grc
Decoded: kodeia
Meaning: capsule of the poppy, poppy head
Affix: -in
Language: fr
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjectival suffix
Affix: -e
Language: fr
Decoded: -e
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the feminine of adjectives.