Word: byssus
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bys
sus
Definition: The stipe or stem of some fungi which are particularly thin and thread-like.
Morphemes:
Affix: byssus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The stipe or stem of some fungi which are particularly thin and thread-like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: byssus
Language: la
Decoded: byssus
Meaning: fine cotton or cotton stuff, silk