Word: pupivorous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pu
piv
o
rous
Definition: Feeding on the pupae of insects.
Morphemes:
Affix: pupivorous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Feeding on the pupae of insects.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pupa
Language: en
Decoded: pupa
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Used as a specific epithet; resembling an insect in its pupal stage of development.
Affix: -i-
Language: en
Decoded: -i-
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -y. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning " inclined to".
Affix: vorare
Language: la
Decoded: vorare
Meaning: to devour