Word: Monachinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: mo
na
chi
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Phocidae
Morphemes:
Affix: Monachus
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Phocidae - the monk seal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: monachus
Language: la
Decoded: monachus
Meaning: monk
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.