Word: maxilliform
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: max
il
li
form
Definition: Having the form, or structure, of a maxilla; the jaw in vertebrates that is fused to the cranium
Morphemes:
Affix: maxilla
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An upper jaw especially of humans and other mammals in which the bony elements are closely fused.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: māla
Language: la
Decoded: mala
Meaning: cheekbone, jaw
Affix: -illa
Language: la
Decoded: -illa
Meaning: -illa
Affix: -iform
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the shape or form of; looking like.