Word: micromelanophores
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mi
cro
me
la
no
phores
Definition: Plural of micromelanophore. A relatively small melanophore (up to 100 µm)
Morphemes:
Affix: micro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Very small.
Affix: melano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: melanin; insoluble pigments that account for the color of e.g. skin and scales and feathers
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.