Word: hyoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
oid
Definition: Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.
Morphemes:
Affix: hyoid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Shaped like a U, or like the letter upsilon; specifically, designating a bone or group of bones supporting the tongue.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὖ
Language: grc
Decoded: u
Meaning: the Greek letter upsilon
Affix: -ο-
Language: grc
Decoded: -o-
Meaning: -ο-
Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής