Word: epixylous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ep
i
xy
lous
Definition: Relating to, growing or living on the surface of wood
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Above, over, on, in addition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Affix: -ous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ōsus
Language: la
Decoded: -osus
Meaning: full, full of