Word: diaphanous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: di
aph
a
nous
Definition: Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
Morphemes:
Affix: diaphanous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of a fine, almost transparent, texture; gossamer; light and insubstantial.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δια-
Language: grc
Decoded: dia-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of mixture: etween, partly, somewhat
Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I shine, give light
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής