Word: Botaurinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: bo
tau
ri
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Ardeidae - most bitterns
Morphemes:
Affix: Botaurus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Ardeidae - larger bitterns
Etymology Compounds: Affix: būtiō
Language: la
Decoded: butio
Meaning: bittern
Affix: taurus
Language: la
Decoded: taurus
Meaning: bull
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.