Word: mayfly
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: may
fly
Definition: Any of the many fragile insects of the order Ephemeroptera that develop in fresh water and live very briefly as winged adults.
Morphemes:
Affix: May
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: māius
Language: la
Decoded: maius
Meaning: Maias month
Affix: fly
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called .