Word: prothorax
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
tho
rax
Definition: The anterior segment of the insect thorax; it carries the first pair of legs
Morphemes:
Affix: pro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: forward movement
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
Meaning: forward direction, forward movement
Affix: thorax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θώραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: thorax
Meaning: a breastplate, cuirass, corslet