Word: discoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dis
coid
Definition: A disk-shaped dental excavator designed to remove the carious dentin of a decayed tooth
Morphemes:
Affix: disc
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something resembling a disc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δίσκος
Language: grc
Decoded: diskos
Meaning: disk, quoit, platter
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής