Word: Melinae
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: me
li
nae
Definition: Proper noun~ A taxonomic subfamily within the family Mustelidae - the badgers
Morphemes:
Affix: Meles
Language: en
PoS: Proper noun
Meaning: Proper noun~ A taxonomic genus within the family Mustelidae - badgers
Etymology Compounds: Affix: meles
Language: la
Decoded: meles
Meaning: badger
Affix: -inae
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of subfamilies of animals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnae
Language: la
Decoded: -inae
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.