Word: Halcyoninae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: hal
cy
o
ni
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Alcedinidae - tree kingfishers
Morphemes:
Affix: Halcyon
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Alcedinidae - several tropical kingfishers
Etymology Compounds: Affix: halcyon
Language: la
Decoded: halcyon
Meaning: kingfisher
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.