Word: tarnishes
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: tar
ni
shes
Definition: Third-person singular of tarnish; discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation
Morphemes:
Affix: tarnish
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ternir
Language: fro
Decoded: ternir
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to tarnish (metal), fade (material)
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third person singular present of verbs