Word: metanorite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
nor
ite
Definition: metamorphosed norite; a mafic intrusive igneous rock composed largely of the calcium-rich plagioclase labradorite, orthopyroxene, and olivine
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Analogies and derivatives of metamorphism; change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
Affix: norite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A granular crystalline rock consisting essentially of a triclinic feldspar (such as labradorite) and hypersthene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Norvège
Language: fr
Decoded: Norvege
Meaning: Norway
Affix: -ite
Language: en
Decoded: -ite
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting rocks or minerals.