Word: maying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: May
ing
Definition: Present participle of may; thorny Eurasian shrub of small tree having dense clusters of white to scarlet flowers followed by deep red berries; established as an escape in eastern North America
Morphemes:
Affix: May
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ pet name for Mary and Margaret, reinforced by the month and plant meaning.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: māius
Language: la
Decoded: maius
Meaning: Maias month
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.