Word: Phocinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: pho
ci
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Phocidae - true seals
Morphemes:
Affix: Phoca
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Phocidae - a genus of earless seals; harbor seals
Etymology Compounds: Affix: phoca
Language: la
Decoded: phoca
Meaning: seal
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.