Word: candlepins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: can
dle
pins
Definition: Plural of candlepin; a bowling pin that is thin by comparison with a tenpin
Morphemes:
Affix: candle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: candeō
Language: la
Decoded: candeo
Meaning: shine, glitter; glow
Affix: -ēla
Language: la
Decoded: -ela
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms abstract nouns from verbs, often specifically deponent verbs.
Affix: pin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).