Word: malacozoology
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
la
co
zo
o
lo
gy
Definition: malacology; the branch of zoology that studies the structure and behavior of mollusks
Morphemes:
Affix: malaco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to molluscs; invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μαλακός
Language: grc
Decoded: malakos
Meaning: soft
Affix: zoo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: animal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζῷον
Language: grc
Decoded: zoon
Meaning: animal
Affix: -logy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A branch of learning; a study of a particular subject.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -logia
Language: la
Decoded: -logia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -logy; the study of