Word: mortarboard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mor
tar
board
Definition: An academic cap that has a flat square top with a tassel.
Morphemes:
Affix: mortar
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In paper milling, a trough in which material is hammered.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mortārium
Language: la
Decoded: mortarium
PoS: Noun
Meaning: large basin in which mortar (substance) is made
Affix: board
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A flat surface with markings for playing a board game.