Word: ostiolar
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: os
ti
o
lar
Definition: Of or pertaining to the ostiole; a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass
Morphemes:
Affix: ostiole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A small hole or opening through which certain fungi release their mature spores.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ostium
Language: la
Decoded: ostium
PoS: Noun
Meaning: entrance
Affix: -olum
Language: la
Decoded: -olum
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form a diminutive of a noun, indicating small size or youth.
Affix: -ar
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, near, or pertaining to; adjective 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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -āris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
Meaning: of, pertaining to