Word: scolecoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sco
le
coid
Definition: Resembling a scolex. The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Morphemes:
Affix: scolex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The structure at the front end of a tapeworm which, in the adult, has suckers and hooks by which it attaches itself to a host.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σκώληξ
Language: grc
Decoded: skolex
Meaning: worm
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