Word: cladodial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: cla
do
di
al
Definition: Having or relating to a cladode; a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf
Morphemes:
Affix: cladode
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A flattened organ arising from the stem of a plant. These often replace the leaves in photosynthetic function, as leaves in such plants (for example asparagus, butchers broom) are typically reduced to scales. The term may also refer to the generally flattened shoot such as the cactus shown.
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.