Word: metaxylems
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
xy
lems
Definition: Plural of metaxylem. The part of xylem, developing after protoxylem, that has larger cells and vessels.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Modified by metamorphosis
Affix: xylem
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vascular tissue in land plants primarily responsible for the distribution of water and minerals taken up by the roots; also the primary component of wood.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξύλον
Language: grc
Decoded: xulon
Meaning: wood
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.