Pronunciation of 'Atriplex'
The word 'Atriplex' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as saltbush or orache. It is pronounced as 'ˈætrɪplɛks' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Atriplex' originates from Latin, derived from the Greek word 'atraphaxis', which refers to a type of edible plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the family Amaranthaceae, commonly known as saltbush or orache, found in arid and saline environments.
Pronounced as 'AT-ri-pleks', with stress on the first syllable. 'At' as in 'cat', 'ri' as in 'rib', and 'pleks' as in 'plex'.
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the genus of plants known for their ability to thrive in saline environments.
Pronounced as 'AH-tri-pleks', with stress on the first syllable. 'A' as in 'father', 'tri' as in 'tree', and 'pleks' as in 'plex'.