Word: phycoxanthin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
co
xan
thin
Definition: A yellowish colouring matter found in certain algae.
Morphemes:
Affix: phyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: seaweed or algae.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦκος
Language: grc
Decoded: phukos
Meaning: seaweed
Affix: xanthin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of xanthine; crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine