Word: candling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: can
d
ling
Definition: Present participle of candle; examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.