Word: cladodes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cla
dodes
Definition: Plural of cladode; a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
Morphemes:
Affix: cladode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A flattened organ arising from the stem of a plant. These often replace the leaves in photosynthetic function, as leaves in such plants (for example asparagus, butchers broom) are typically reduced to scales. The term may also refer to the generally flattened shoot such as the cactus shown.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).