Word: hypocaust
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
caust
Definition: An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.
Morphemes:
Affix: hypocaust
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An underfloor space or flue through which heat from a furnace passes to heat the floor of a room or a bath.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπό
Language: grc
Decoded: upo
Meaning: underneath
Affix: καίειν
Language: grc
Decoded: kaiein
Meaning: to light a fire, burn