Word: remora
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rem
o
ra
Definition: Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.
Morphemes:
Affix: remora
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
Meaning: prefix meaning ‘back, backwards’
Affix: mora
Language: la
Decoded: mora
Meaning: delay