Word: palynomorph
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ly
no
morph
Definition: An organic microfossil: a particle of 5-500 micrometers in diameter, found in sedimentary deposits and composed of organic material.
Morphemes:
Affix: palyno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: palynology. The scientific study of spores, pollen and particulate organic matter in various matrices including the air (pollen counts), crime scenes, and sedimentary rocks.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παλύνω
Language: grc
Decoded: paluno
Meaning: I sprinkle, scatter
Affix: -morph
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: shape, form, structure
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μορφή
Language: grc
Decoded: morphe
Meaning: form, shape