Word: Ostracea
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: o
stra
ce
a
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic order within the class Bivalvia - a polyphyletic taxon comprising both the true oysters (now in the order Ostreoida) as well as similarly shaped bivalves, like the saddle oysters
Morphemes:
Affix: Ostrea
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Ostreidae - typical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ostrea
Language: la
Decoded: ostrea
Meaning: oyster, mussel
Affix: -acea
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names of animals of the rank of order, suborder, or similar
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -acea
Language: la
Decoded: -acea
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -aceous; resembling, having the nature of, forming, belonging to