Word: merlion
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mer
li
on
Definition: A fictional creature of similar make-up.
Morphemes:
Affix: mer-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or associated with the realm of mermaids and mermen.
Affix: lion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leō
Language: la
Decoded: leo
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lion's skin