Word: peristomal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: per
i
sto
mal
Definition: Of or pertaining to a peristome; fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
Morphemes:
Affix: peristome
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One or two rings of tooth-like appendages surrounding the opening of the capsule of many mosses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στόμα
Language: grc
Decoded: stoma
Meaning: mouth
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.