Word: colchicine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: col
chi
cine
Definition: A highly toxic alkaloid, chemical formula C22H25NO6, originally extracted from plants of the genus Colchicum and formerly used to treat rheumatic complaints, now used mainly in the treatment of gout.
Morphemes:
Affix: colchicum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The dried seed of the poisonous meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale, used medicinally.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κολχικόν
Language: grc
Decoded: kolkhikon
PoS: Noun
Meaning: autumn crocus (Colchicum speciosum)
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.