Word: breastplate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: breast
plate
Definition: An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.
Morphemes:
Affix: breast
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A section of clothing covering the breast area.
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A roundel of silver or tinctured argent.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plata
Language: la
Decoded: plata
Meaning: silver