Word: Spheniscidae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: sphe
ni
scia
dae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic family within the order Sphenisciformes - the penguins
Morphemes:
Affix: Spheniscus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Spheniscidae - banded penguins
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σφηνίσκος
Language: grc
Decoded: spheniskos
Meaning: small wedge
Affix: -idae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of families of animals.