Word: bitterns
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
tterns
Definition: Plural of bittern; relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
Morphemes:
Affix: bittern
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: būtiō
Language: la
Decoded: butio
Meaning: bittern
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).