Word: merlion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mer
li
on
Definition: Often Merlion: a symbolic creature having the head of a lion and the body of a fish, which is a national symbol of Singapore; n image, statue, or other depiction of this creature.
Morphemes:
Affix: mer-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or associated with the realm of mermaids and mermen.
Affix: lion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leō
Language: la
Decoded: leo
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lion's skin