Word: proverb
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: prov
erb
Definition: A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
Morphemes:
Affix: proverb
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: for, on behalf of
Affix: verbum
Language: la
Decoded: verbum
Meaning: word
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
Meaning: nominal suffix