Word: basicosta
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ba
si
co
sta
Definition: The distal plate in the axillary area of the wing of an insect along which the costa of the wing articulates
Morphemes:
Affix: basi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to the basion. The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: basis
Language: la
Decoded: basis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pedestal, foot, base; basis, foundation.
Affix: costa
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The vein forming the leading edge of most insect wings.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: costa
Language: la
Decoded: costa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a rib