Word: Pteriomorphia
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: pter
i
o
mor
phi
a
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic superorder within the class Bivalvia - very many bivalves, including the mussels, scallops, pen shells, and oysters
Morphemes:
Affix: Pteria
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Pteriidae - the
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πτερόν
Language: grc
Decoded: pteron
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any winged creature
Affix: -morpha
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names of animals, usually at the level of infraorder or higher
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: shape, appearance
Affix: -ia
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names, especially to form genus names when appended to the name of a person, usually a scientist or a patron.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ia
Language: la
Decoded: -ia
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a feminine abstract noun, usually from an adjective or a present participle stem, and occasionally from a root noun.