Word: spicy
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: spic
y
Definition: Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chilis or similar hot spices
Morphemes:
Affix: spice
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The quality of being spicy; having an agreeably pungent taste
Etymology Compounds: Affix: speciō
Language: la
Decoded: specio
Meaning: see
Affix: -iēs
Language: la
Decoded: -ies
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an abstract noun, usually from an adjective stem.
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.