Word: sesamoid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ses
a
moid
Definition: Resembling a sesame seed in size or shape.
Morphemes:
Affix: sesame
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The seed of this plant.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σήσαμον
Language: grc
Decoded: sesamon
Meaning: sesame seed
Affix: -oid
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of similar form to, but not the same as. Having the likeness of. Forms adjectives and nouns.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: εἶδος
Language: grc
Decoded: eidos
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -ής
Language: grc
Decoded: -es
Meaning: -ής