Word: oreshoots
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
re
shoots
Definition: Plural of oreshoot. An elongated body of ore that follows a vein.
Morphemes:
Affix: ore
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Rock or other material that contains valuable or utilitarian materials; primarily a rock containing metals or gems for which it is typically mined and processed.
Affix: shoot
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vein of ore running in the same general direction as the lode.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).