Word: autochthon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
toch
thon
Definition: A large mass of rock in the place of its original formation, rooted to its geology (foundation rock) as opposed to an allochthon or nappe which has shifted from the place of formation; an autochthonous rock formation.
Morphemes:
Affix: autochthon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large mass of rock in the place of its original formation, rooted to its geology (foundation rock) as opposed to an allochthon or nappe which has shifted from the place of formation; an autochthonous rock formation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αὖ
Language: grc
Decoded: au
Meaning: back, again, other
Affix: τόν
Language: grc
Decoded: ton
Meaning: the
Affix: χθών
Language: grc
Decoded: khthon
Meaning: earth, soil