Word: Daphnean
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: daph
nean
Definition: Of or pertaining to Daphne; a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
Morphemes:
Affix: Daphne
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δάφνη
Language: grc
Decoded: daphne
Meaning: laurel, bay
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.