Word: scaldhead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: scald
head
Definition: Any of several scalp diseases characterised by pustules (the dried discharge of which forms scales) and by falling out of the hair.
Morphemes:
Affix: scald
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A burn, or injury to the skin or flesh, by hot liquid or steam.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ex-
Language: la
Decoded: ex-
Meaning: off, out
Affix: caleō
Language: la
Decoded: caleo
Meaning: I am warm or hot; glow
Affix: -idus
Language: la
Decoded: -idus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to
Affix: head
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The end of an abscess where pus collects.