Word: cilices
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ci
li
ces
Definition: Plural of cilice. A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.
Morphemes:
Affix: cilice
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cilicium
Language: la
Decoded: cilicium
Meaning: clothing made of goatskin
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).