Word: lacewings
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: la
cew
ings
Definition: Plural of lacewing; any of two families of insects with gauzy wings (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids
Morphemes:
Affix: lace
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
Affix: wing
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).