Word: sapphirines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sap
phi
rines
Definition: Plural of sapphirine; a rare light blue or green mineral; consists of aluminum and magnesium silicate and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks
Morphemes:
Affix: sapphire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σάπφειρος
Language: grc
Decoded: sappheiros
Meaning: precious stone, gem
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).