Word: auroral
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: au
ro
ral
Definition: Pertaining to the aurora borealis or aurora australis.
Morphemes:
Affix: aurora
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: aurōra
Language: la
Decoded: aurora
Meaning: dawn
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.