Word: Streptococcus
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: strep
to
coc
cus
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Streptococcaceae - i=the streptococcus bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: strepto-
Language: en
Meaning: shaped like a twisted chain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: strepho
Meaning: I turn, I twist
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
Meaning: able to
Affix: -coccus
Language: en
Meaning: spherical bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόκκος
Language: grc
Decoded: kokkos
Meaning: grain, seed