Word: perianthal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pe
ri
an
thal
Definition: Relating to a perianth; collective term for the outer parts of a flower consisting of the calyx and corolla and enclosing the stamens and pistils
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: -anth
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: flower
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄνθος
Language: grc
Decoded: anthos
Meaning: flower
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.