Word: furcula
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fur
cu
la
Definition: The (two-pronged) forked, somewhat tail-like organ held bent forward and secured by a catch beneath most species of Collembola (springtails), with which they jump by releasing the catch abruptly when alarmed.
Morphemes:
Affix: furcula
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The (two-pronged) forked, somewhat tail-like organ held bent forward and secured by a catch beneath most species of Collembola (springtails), with which they jump by releasing the catch abruptly when alarmed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: furca
Language: la
Decoded: furca
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A two-pronged fork, pitchfork.
Affix: -ula
Language: la
Decoded: -ula
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Noun suffix denoting instrument.