Word: gastrozooid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
stro
zo
oid
Definition: A feeding polyp in hydrozoan corals.
Morphemes:
Affix: gastro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of or relating to cooking; the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γαστήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: gaster
Meaning: stomach
Affix: zoo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: animal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζῷον
Language: grc
Decoded: zoon
Meaning: animal
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