Pronunciation of 'Codiaeum'
The word 'Codiaeum' is a genus of plants commonly known as crotons. It originates from botanical Latin and is pronounced as 'koh-DEE-ee-um' in English.
The word 'Codiaeum' originates from botanical Latin, derived from the Greek word 'kodeia,' meaning 'head,' possibly referring to the shape of the plant's inflorescence.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of tropical plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as crotons, valued for their colorful foliage.
Pronounced as 'koh-DEE-ee-um,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Koh' as in 'co,' 'DEE' as in 'dee,' and 'um' as in 'um.'
Latin
A genus name used in botanical classification, referring to plants with ornamental leaves.
Pronounced as 'ko-DI-ah-um,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Ko' as in 'co,' 'DI' as in 'dee,' and 'ah-um' as in 'ah-um.'