Word: perifocus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
ri
fo
cus
Definition: Alternative form of periapsis; the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: focus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A point of a conic at which rays reflected from a curve or surface converge.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: focus
Language: la
Decoded: focus
Meaning: hearth, fireplace