Word: phlegmonous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: phleg
mon
ous
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or containing phlegmon.
Morphemes:
Affix: phlegmon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solid mass formed by inflamed connective tissue, such as forms around an appendix in appendicitis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φλεγμονή
Language: grc
Decoded: phlegmone
Meaning: inflammation, fiery heat
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