Pronunciation of 'Codiaeum'
The word 'Codiaeum' is pronounced as /ˌkoʊˈdiː.i.əm/ in English. It refers to a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as crotons. These plants are known for their colorful and variegated leaves.
The word 'Codiaeum' originates from the Greek word 'kodeia,' meaning 'head,' referring to the shape of the plant's fruit.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, commonly known as crotons, known for their colorful and variegated leaves.
Pronounced as ‘koh-DEE-ee-um,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ko’ as in ‘co,’ ‘dee’ as in ‘dee,’ and ‘um’ as in ‘um.’
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Pronounced as ‘ko-DEE-ah-um,’ with stress on the second syllable. ‘Ko’ as in ‘co,’ ‘dee’ as in ‘dee,’ and ‘ah-um’ as in ‘ah-um.’