Word: ornithichnites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
ni
thich
nites
Definition: Plural of ornithichnite. A fossilised footprint left by a bird.
Morphemes:
Affix: ornith-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of ornitho-. This is a list of common affixes used when scientifically naming species, particularly extinct species for whom only their scientific names are used, along with their derivations
Affix: ichno-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: trace
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴχνος
Language: grc
Decoded: ikhnos
Meaning: footprint
Affix: -ite
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns denoting fossil organisms.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).