Word: phosphenes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
phenes
Definition: Plural of phosphene; the phenomenon of seeing light without light actually entering the eye
Morphemes:
Affix: phosphene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A sensation of lights caused by mechanical or electrical (rather than optical) stimulation of the retina.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).