Word: photosomnolence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
to
som
no
lence
Definition: somnolence (induction of sleep) in a nocturnal animal caused by exposure to light
Morphemes:
Affix: photo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: light, electromagnetic radiation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: somnolence
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A state of drowsiness or sleepiness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: somnus
Language: la
Decoded: somnus
Meaning: sleep