Word: Paenibacillus
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: pae
ni
ba
ci
llus
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Paenibacillaceae - certain facultative anaerobic, endospore-forming bacteria
Morphemes:
Affix: paen-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form taxonomic names or epithets with the meaning of almost or nearly the term to which it is prefixed
Etymology Compounds: Affix: paene
Language: la
Decoded: paene
Meaning: almost
Affix: Bacillus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Bacillaceae - i=certain rod-shaped bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bacillus
Language: la
Decoded: bacillus
Meaning: small staff or wand, walking stick