Pronunciation of 'Camassia'
The word 'Camassia' refers to a genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers. It is pronounced as 'kəˈmæsɪə' or 'kəˈmæsə'.
Word Origin
The word 'Camassia' originates from the Native American term 'quamash,' which refers to the edible bulbs of the plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers and edible bulbs.
Pronounced as 'kuh-MASS-ee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'kuh' as in 'cup', 'mass' as in 'mass', and 'ee-uh' as in 'idea'.
A genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers and edible bulbs.
Pronounced as 'kuh-MASS-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'kuh' as in 'cup', 'mass' as in 'mass', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.