Word: chimes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chimes
Definition: Plural of chime; a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
Morphemes:
Affix: chime
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cymbalum
Language: la
Decoded: cymbalum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: alternative form of "cymbalum".
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).