Word: crossbills
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cross
bills
Definition: Plural of crossbill; finch with a bill whose tips cross when closed
Morphemes:
Affix: cross
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make or form a cross.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crux
Language: la
Decoded: crux
PoS: Noun
Meaning: wooden frame on which criminals were crucified, especially a cross
Affix: bill
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The beak of a bird, especially when small or flattish; sometimes also used with reference to a platypus, turtle, or other animal.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.