Pronunciation of 'Humulus'
The word 'Humulus' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, which includes hops used in brewing beer. It is pronounced as /ˈhjuːmjʊləs/ in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Humulus' originates from Latin, referring to hops, and is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ḱem- meaning 'to cover or to hide.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, including hops used in brewing beer.
Pronounced as ‘HYOO-myoo-luhs.’ ‘HYOO’ as in ‘hue,’ ‘myoo’ as in ‘mule,’ and ‘luhs’ as in ‘plus.’
Latin
In Latin, it refers to hops, a climbing plant.
Pronounced as ‘HOO-moo-loos.’ ‘HOO’ as in ‘who,’ ‘moo’ as in ‘moon,’ and ‘loos’ as in ‘loose.’