Word: sesamoids
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
sa
moids
Definition: Plural of sesamoid; any of several small round bones formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint
Morphemes:
Affix: sesame
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σήσαμον
Language: grc
Decoded: sesamon
Meaning: sesame seed
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).