Word: epihyoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: e
pi
hyoid
Definition: Above the hyoid bone; a U-shaped bone at the base of the tongue that supports the tongue muscles
Morphemes:
Affix: epi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Above, over, on, in addition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐπί
Language: grc
Decoded: epi
Meaning: on top of
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