Word: pneumatocysts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pneu
ma
to
cysts
Definition: Plural of pneumatocyst. A sac or other structure containing air and used for flotation by a marine organism, chiefly used in reference to those of kelps and siphonophores.
Morphemes:
Affix: pneumato-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to air; a slight wind (usually refreshing)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πνεῦμα
Language: grc
Decoded: pneuma
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wind
Affix: cyst
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Of or pertaining to the urinary bladder or gall bladder (in compounds).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύστις
Language: grc
Decoded: kustis
Meaning: anatomical sac
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).