Word: petrolhead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
trol
head
Definition: A person involved in motor racing as either participant or dedicated spectator.
Morphemes:
Affix: petrol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πετρέλαιον
Language: grc
Decoded: petrelaion
Meaning: oil of the rock
Affix: -head
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form (usually derogatory) words for people who regularly have their mind focused upon a particular subject, activity, or a specified drug or other substance, or who are addicted in some way.