Word: Dolichovespula
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: do
li
choves
pu
la
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Vespidae - some of the social wasps called yellowjackets
Morphemes:
Affix: dolicho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names, usually of genera; long-.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δολιχός
Language: grc
Decoded: dolikhos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: long
Affix: Vespa
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Vespidae - the hornets
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vespa
Language: la
Decoded: vespa
Meaning: wasp
Affix: -ula
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names, usually of genera; small-.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.