Word: ostioles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
sti
oles
Definition: Plural of ostiole; a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass
Morphemes:
Affix: ostiole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ostium
Language: la
Decoded: ostium
PoS: Noun
Meaning: entrance
Affix: -olum
Language: la
Decoded: -olum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).