Word: ganoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: gan
oid
Definition: Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
Morphemes:
Affix: ganoid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having a smooth, shining surface, as if polished or enameled: specifically applied to those scales or plates of fishes which are generally of an angular form and composed of a bony or hard horny tissue overlaid with enamel.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γάνυμαι
Language: grc
Decoded: ganumai
Meaning: to brighten up, to rejoice
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: neuter noun
Affix: -oid
Language: en
Decoded: -oid
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.