Word: bugbear
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bug
bear
Definition: An imaginary creature meant to inspire fear in children.
Morphemes:
Affix: bug
Language: en
Meaning: something terrifying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bugge
Language: enm
Decoded: bugge
Meaning: scarecrow, hobgoblin
Affix: bear
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Of a weapon, to be aimed at an enemy or other target.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: beren
Language: enm
Decoded: beren
Meaning: carry, bring forth