Word: cochineals
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: co
chi
ne
als
Definition: Plural of cochineal. Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye
Morphemes:
Affix: cochineal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vivid red dye made from the bodies of cochineal insects.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κόκκος
Language: grc
Decoded: kokkos
Meaning: kermes oak
Affix: -ινος
Language: grc
Decoded: -inos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms adjectives of place : -ine
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).