Word: eardrum
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ear
drum
Definition: A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and transmits sound from the air to the malleus.
Morphemes:
Affix: ear
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.
Affix: drum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A percussive musical instrument spanned with a thin covering on at least one end for striking, forming an acoustic chamber; a membranophone.