Word: phyllodes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
llodes
Definition: Plural of phyllode; an expanded petiole taking on the function of a leaf blade
Morphemes:
Affix: phyllode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resembles and functions as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυλλώδης
Language: grc
Decoded: phullodes
Meaning: resembling a leaf
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).