Word: lacteal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: lac
te
al
Definition: Relating to, or containing, chyle; a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats; formed in the small intestine during digestion of ingested fats
Morphemes:
Affix: lacto
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I contain or give milk, suckle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lac
Language: la
Decoded: lac
PoS: Noun
Meaning: milk
Affix: -ō
Language: la
Decoded: -o
Meaning: denominative
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.