Word: antlions
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ant
lions
Definition: Plural of antlion; winged insect resembling a dragonfly; the larvae (doodlebugs) dig conical pits where they wait to catch e.g. ants
Morphemes:
Affix: ant
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To rub insects, especially ants, on one's body, perhaps to control parasites or clean feathers.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ē-
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: e-
Meaning: off, away
Affix: maitaną
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: maitana
Meaning: to cut
Affix: lion
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: leō
Language: la
Decoded: leo
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lion's skin
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).