Word: poxvirus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pox
vi
rus
Definition: Any of a group of DNA viruses, of the family Poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates
Morphemes:
Affix: pox
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To infect with the pox, or syphilis.
Affix: virus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīrus
Language: la
Decoded: virus
Meaning: poison, slime, venom