Word: bacteriovirus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bac
te
ri
o
vi
rus
Definition: Alternative form of bacteriophage; a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: bacterio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bacteria
Affix: virus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīrus
Language: la
Decoded: virus
Meaning: poison, slime, venom