Word: civets
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ci
vets
Definition: Plural of civet; cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
Morphemes:
Affix: civet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A carnivorous catlike animal, Civettictis civetta, that produces a musky secretion. It is two to three feet long, with black bands and spots on the body and tail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cive
Language: fr
Decoded: cive
PoS: Noun
Meaning: chive
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).