Word: cryophilous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cry
o
phi
lous
Definition: Thriving at a low temperature.
Morphemes:
Affix: cryo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cold, freezing
Affix: -philous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ous
Language: en
Decoded: -ous
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.