Word: sapphirine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sap
phir
ine
Definition: A rare silicate of magnesium and aluminium (with iron as a major impurity), named for its sapphirelike colour.
Morphemes:
Affix: sapphire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A deep blue colour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάπφειρος
Language: grc
Decoded: sappheiros
Meaning: precious stone, gem
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.