Word: saprophilous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sa
pro
phi
lous
Definition: Thriving on dead or decaying matter.
Morphemes:
Affix: sapro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: putrid, rotten matter
Affix: -philous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something