Word: calcimines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cal
ci
mines
Definition: Plural of calcimine; a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
Morphemes:
Affix: calcimine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A form of whitewash (inexpensive white paint) made from calcium carbonate, glue and water, used to coat wooden or plaster surfaces.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: calcis
Language: la
Decoded: calcis
PoS: Noun
Meaning: chalk
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).