Word: Pierinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: pi
eri
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Pieridae - some pierid butterflies, one of several clades called whites
Morphemes:
Affix: Pieris
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Pieridae - the whites, typical pierid butterflies
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Πιερίς
Language: grc
Decoded: Pieris
Meaning: a Muse
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.