Word: homocaust
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
mo
caust
Definition: A systematic persecution of homosexuals, especially the one which occurred in Nazi Germany (the Homocaust), when seen as constituting systematic destruction of them.
Morphemes:
Affix: homo
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to homosexuality; a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὁμο-
Language: grc
Decoded: omo-
Meaning: same
Affix: holocaust
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To subject to a holocaust (mass annihilation); to destroy en masse.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὅλος
Language: grc
Decoded: olos
Meaning: whole
Affix: καυστός
Language: grc
Decoded: kaustos
Meaning: burnt