Word: screwworms
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: screw
worms
Definition: Plural of screwworm; because its larvae produce myiasis, but feed only on necrotic tissue
Morphemes:
Affix: screw
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To connect or assemble pieces using a screw.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrōfa
Language: la
Decoded: scrofa
Meaning: female pig
Affix: worm
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short revolving screw whose threads drive, or are driven by, a worm wheel or rack by gearing into its teeth.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.