Word: orthogneiss
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
thog
neiss
Definition: A gneiss derived from an igneous rock.
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: straight, right, proper
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: straight forward, in a straight line
Affix: gneiss
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.