Pronunciation of 'Euphorbia'
The word 'Euphorbia' refers to a large genus of plants, commonly known as spurge, which includes a wide variety of species ranging from small herbs to large trees. It is pronounced as 'juːˈfɔːrbiə' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Euphorbia' originates from the name of a Greek physician, Euphorbus, who served King Juba II of Numidia. The genus was named in his honor.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae, which includes a wide variety of species such as poinsettias and cacti-like succulents.
Pronounced as 'yoo-FOR-bee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Yoo' as in 'you', 'for' as in 'four', and 'bee-uh' as in 'bee' followed by 'uh'.