Word: iridophore
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
ri
do
phore
Definition: iridocyte. A cell, found in some animals, that is filled with iridescent crystals of guanine
Morphemes:
Affix: irido-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of irid-. Relating to the iris.
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing