Word: staurolite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: stau
ro
lite
Definition: a dark brown nesosilicate mineral that has crystals that cross and intergrow
Morphemes:
Affix: stauro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cross; cross-shaped
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σταυρός
Language: grc
Decoded: stauros
Meaning: cross
Affix: -lite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form names of rocks and minerals
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λίθος
Language: grc
Decoded: lithos
Meaning: stone