Word: helicin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hel
i
cin
Definition: A glucoside obtained by partial oxidation of salicin from a willow, Salix helix, probably Salix purpurea.
Morphemes:
Affix: helix
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἕλιξ
Language: grc
Decoded: elix
Meaning: something twisted or spiral
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic