Word: epicone
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
pi
cone
Definition: Alternative form of epitheca. The upper half of the theca of a thecate protist such as a diatom or dinoflagellate.
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes an epimeric form
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: cone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cone-shaped flower head of various plants, such as banksias and proteas.