Word: quartzoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: quartz
oid
Definition: A form of crystal resembling quartz, having two six-sided pyramids, base to base.
Morphemes:
Affix: quartz
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO2. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής