Word: oothecal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: o
o
the
cal
Definition: Relating to an ootheca. An egg case of any of the orthopteroid insects (such as cockroaches and mantids).
Morphemes:
Affix: oo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to eggs or ova; oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Affix: theca
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The pollen-producing organ usually found in pairs and forming an anther.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.