Word: pretassel
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pre
ta
ssel
Definition: Before the appearance of the tassels (pollen-producing flowers) on corn.
Morphemes:
Affix: pre-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Before; earlier in time.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: before; in front
Affix: tassel
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To put forth a tassel or flower.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: taxillus
Language: la
Decoded: taxillus
Meaning: small cube