Word: Tegulinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: te
gu
li
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Turbinidae - obsolete synonym of Tegulidae
Morphemes:
Affix: Tegula
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Tegulidae - certain sea snails, the tegulas
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tegō
Language: la
Decoded: tego
Meaning: to cover
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.