Word: siphonlike
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: si
phon
like
Definition: Resembling or characteristic of a siphon; convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
Morphemes:
Affix: siphon
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon; a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίφων
Language: grc
Decoded: siphon
Meaning: pipe, tube
Affix: -like
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having some of the characteristics of (used to form adjectives from nouns).