Pronunciation of 'Lamiaceae'
The word 'Lamiaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family. It is pronounced as 'læmɪˈeɪsiˌi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Lamiaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Lamium,' which is a genus within this plant family, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' used to denote plant families in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family, including herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme.
Pronounced as 'LAM-ee-AY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Lam' as in 'lamb,' 'ee' as in 'see,' 'ay' as in 'day,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see-ee.'