Word: protaspis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
tas
pis
Definition: A stage in the development of a trilobite where the creature has not yet developed articulated segments.
Morphemes:
Affix: prot-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Form of proto- used before a vowel.
Affix: aspis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A type of round shield borne by ancient Greek soldiers
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: The alpha copulativum, used to express union or likeness.
Affix: σπίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: spizo
Meaning: to extend