Word: Prototheria
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: pro
to
the
ri
a
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subclass within the class Mammalia - the egg-laying mammals
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: most recent common ancestor (often hypothetical) of
Affix: Theria
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subclass within the class Mammalia - the mammals that give birth to live young
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: ther
Meaning: animal, beast
Affix: -ῐον
Language: grc
Decoded: -ion
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A noun-forming diminutive suffix.