Word: paperknife
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
per
knife
Definition: A knife for cutting paper or opening envelopes.
Morphemes:
Affix: paper
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Wrapping paper; cover with paper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: papȳrus
Language: la
Decoded: papyrus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: paper made from papyrus
Affix: knife
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cut with a knife.