Pronunciation of 'Brassicaceae'
The word 'Brassicaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as the mustard family, which includes species like cabbage, broccoli, and mustard. It is pronounced as 'brass-ih-KAY-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Brassicaceae' originates from New Latin, derived from 'Brassica,' which is the genus name for cabbage and related plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants known as the mustard family, including economically important crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and mustard.
Pronounced as 'brass-ih-KAY-see-ee,' with stress on the 'KAY' syllable. 'Brass' as in 'brass,' 'ih' as in 'it,' 'KAY' as in 'kay,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'