Word: gypsiferous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: gyp
sif
er
ous
Definition: Containing gypsum; a common white or colorless mineral (hydrated calcium sulphate) used to make cements and plasters (especially plaster of Paris)
Morphemes:
Affix: gypsum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate. When calcinated, it forms plaster of Paris.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gypsum
Language: la
Decoded: gypsum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a plaster figure
Affix: -i-
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -y. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning " inclined to".
Affix: -ferous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, producing the specified material
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear
Affix: -ous
Language: en
Decoded: -ous
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.