Word: rubrics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ru
brics
Definition: Plural of rubric; directions for the conduct of Christian church services (often printed in red in a prayer book)
Morphemes:
Affix: rubric
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The directions for a religious service, formerly printed in red letters.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rubrīca
Language: la
Decoded: rubrica
Meaning: red ochre
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).