Word: butyrophilin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bu
ty
ro
phi
lin
Definition: Any of a family of proteins associated with lactation.
Morphemes:
Affix: butyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: butyric substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: būtȳrum
Language: la
Decoded: butyrum
Meaning: butter
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme