Word: matchbox
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: match
box
Definition: A small cardboard box in which matches are kept.
Morphemes:
Affix: match
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: myxa
Language: la
Decoded: myxa
Meaning: nozzle, curved part of a lamp
Affix: box
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To place inside a box; to pack in one or more boxes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: box
Language: enm
Decoded: box
Meaning: a blow; a stroke with a weapon