Word: gaols
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gaols
Definition: Plural of gaol; a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Morphemes:
Affix: gaol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dated spelling of jail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: cavea
Language: la
Decoded: cavea
Meaning: cavity, coop, cage
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).