Word: Kirbyan
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: kir
by
an
Definition: Of or relating to William Kirby (entomologist) (1759–1850), English entomologist.
Morphemes:
Affix: kirk
Language: en
Meaning: church
Affix: -by
Language: en
Meaning: habitation
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.