Word: spermatophore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sper
mat
o
phore
Definition: A capsule or pocket enclosing a number of spermatozoa, found in many annelids, brachiopods, insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.
Morphemes:
Affix: spermato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sperm
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σπέρμα
Language: grc
Decoded: sperma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: semen, sperm
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing