Word: peritropal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
it
ro
pal
Definition: Having the axis of the seed perpendicular to the axis of the pericarp to which it is attached.
Morphemes:
Affix: peritropal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having the axis of the seed perpendicular to the axis of the pericarp to which it is attached.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: around
Affix: τρέπω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I turn
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.