Word: ecdysoid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ec
dy
soid
Definition: A moulting hormone analogue.
Morphemes:
Affix: ecdysis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The shedding of an outer layer of skin in snakes and certain other animals; moulting
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐκ
Language: grc
Decoded: ek
Meaning: out
Affix: δύω
Language: grc
Decoded: duo
Meaning: I get in
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