Pronunciation of 'Lamiaceae'
The word 'Lamiaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family. It is pronounced as 'læˈmiːəˌsiː' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Lamiaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Lamium,' which is a genus within this plant family. The suffix '-aceae' is commonly used in botanical nomenclature to denote a family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the mint family, which includes herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme.
Pronounced as 'lah-MEE-uh-see,' with stress on the second syllable. 'La' as in 'lad,' 'mee' as in 'me,' 'uh' as in 'sofa,' and 'see' as in 'see.'