Word: matchstick
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: match
stick
Definition: A small, slender piece of wood or cardboard serving as a component of a match.
Morphemes:
Affix: match
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device made of wood or paper, at the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: myxa
Language: la
Decoded: myxa
Meaning: nozzle, curved part of a lamp
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stiken
Language: enm
Decoded: stiken
Meaning: to stick, pierce, stab, remain embedded, be fastened