Word: xylenes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lenes
Definition: Plural of xylene; a colorless flammable volatile liquid hydrocarbon used as a solvent
Morphemes:
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).