Word: granodiorites
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gra
no
di
or
ites
Definition: Plural of granodiorite. An intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase than potassium feldspar.
Morphemes:
Affix: granite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: grānum
Language: la
Decoded: granum
Meaning: grain
Affix: diorite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A grey intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase feldspar, biotite, hornblende and/or pyroxene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: diorite
Language: fr
Decoded: diorite
PoS: Noun
Meaning: diorite
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).