Word: psammophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: psa
mmo
phi
lic
Definition: Thriving in sandy environments but also found in other environments.
Morphemes:
Affix: psammo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to sand. French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ψάμμος
Language: grc
Decoded: psammos
Meaning: sand
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.