Word: Epinephelinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: e
pi
ne
phe
li
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Serranidae - the groupers and some of the sea basses
Morphemes:
Affix: Epinephelus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Serranidae - some of the groupers
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπι-
Language: grc
Decoded: epi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: after
Affix: νεφέλη
Language: grc
Decoded: nephele
Meaning: cloud
Affix: -ος
Language: grc
Decoded: -os
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Masculine and feminine nominative singular of
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.