Word: utricles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: u
tri
cles
Definition: Plural of utricle; a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
Morphemes:
Affix: utricle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the membranous labyrinth in the vertebrate inner ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the semicircular canals open. It contains hair cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ūter
Language: la
Decoded: uter
Meaning: a bag or bottle made of an animals hide
Affix: -culus
Language: la
Decoded: -culus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: alternative form of "-ulus"; added to a noun to form a diminutive of that noun.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).