Word: peristomial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
sto
mi
al
Definition: Of or pertaining to a peristome; fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
Morphemes:
Affix: peristome
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στόμα
Language: grc
Decoded: stoma
Meaning: mouth
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.