Word: phycoerythrin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
co
e
ryth
rin
Definition: A red, light-harvesting protein found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads.
Morphemes:
Affix: phyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: seaweed or algae.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῦκος
Language: grc
Decoded: phukos
Meaning: seaweed
Affix: erythro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form scientific terms meaning red or showing a relationship to red blood cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐρυθρός
Language: grc
Decoded: eruthros
Meaning: red
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an enzyme