Word: paragneiss
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
ag
neiss
Definition: A gneiss derived from a sedimentary rock.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: resembling
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: gneiss
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.