Pronunciation of 'Calliandra'
The word 'Calliandra' originates from Greek, meaning 'beautiful stamens.' It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, known for their vibrant and fluffy flowers. Pronounced as 'ka-lee-AN-druh' in English.
Greek, derived from 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man or stamen).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, known for their fluffy and vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'ka-lee-AN-druh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Ka' as in 'cat,' 'lee' as in 'lee,' 'an' as in 'and,' and 'druh' as in 'drum.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man/stamen), referring to the plant's beautiful stamens.
Pronounced as 'ka-lee-AHN-dra,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Ka' as in 'cat,' 'lee' as in 'lee,' 'ahn' as in 'on,' and 'dra' as in 'drama.'