Word: zoophyte
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zo
o
phyte
Definition: A plant believed to have the characteristics of an animal, especially a sensitive plant or vegetable lamb.
Morphemes:
Affix: zoo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: animal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζῷον
Language: grc
Decoded: zoon
Meaning: animal
Affix: -phyte
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A plant that grows in a specified habitat, e.g. acrophyte.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant