Word: placentiform
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pla
cen
ti
form
Definition: Having the shape of a placenta, or thickened disk somewhat thinner about the middle.
Morphemes:
Affix: placenta
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In flowering plants, the part of the ovary where ovules develop; in non-flowering plants where the spores develop.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: placenta
Language: la
Decoded: placenta
Meaning: flat cake
Affix: -form
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having the shape or form of; looking like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -fōrmis
Language: la
Decoded: -formis
Meaning: having the form of