Word: Culicinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: cu
li
ci
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Culicidae - largest subfamily of mosquito
Morphemes:
Affix: Culex
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Culicidae - certain mosquitoes, including several that transmit important diseases
Etymology Compounds: Affix: culex
Language: la
Decoded: culex
Meaning: midge, gnat
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.