Word: Herodian
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: he
ro
di
an
Definition: Of or relating to the Biblical Herod.
Morphemes:
Affix: Herod
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ The biblical king who is said to have ordered the execution of all baby boys under the age of two in the town of Bethlehem and the surrounding region, as he saw Jesus as a threat to his rule; identified with Herod the Great.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Ἥρᾱ
Language: grc
Decoded: Era
Meaning: Hera
Affix: ἀείδω
Language: grc
Decoded: aeido
Meaning: to sing
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade
Affix: -ian
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: From, related to, or like.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ius
Language: la
Decoded: -ius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forming adjectives from nouns
Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.