Word: asbestiferous
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: as
bes
ti
fer
ous
Definition: Containing asbestos.
Morphemes:
Affix: asbestos
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To coat or line with asbestos.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ᾰ̓-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: σβέννῡμῐ
Language: grc
Decoded: sbennumi
Meaning: I quench, quell
Affix: -i-
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -y. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning " inclined to".
Affix: -ferous
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, containing the specified material
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear
Affix: -ous
Language: en
Decoded: -ous
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or presence of a quality in any degree, commonly in abundance.