Word: Rhodophyceae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: rho
do
phy
ceae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic class within the phylum Rhodophyta - the sole class of red algae
Morphemes:
Affix: rhodo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: rhodium; a white hard metallic element that is one of the platinum group and is found in platinum ores; used in alloys with platinum
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ῥόδον
Language: grc
Decoded: Rodon
Meaning: rose
Affix: -phyceae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of classes of algae
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦκος
Language: grc
Decoded: phukos
Meaning: seaweed, wrack