Pronunciation of 'Leonotis'
The word 'Leonotis' is pronounced as /liːəˈnoʊtɪs/ in English. It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as lion's ear. The name originates from Greek, where 'leon' means lion and 'otis' refers to ear, describing the shape of the flower.
Word Origin
The word 'Leonotis' originates from Greek, combining 'leon' (lion) and 'otis' (ear), referring to the shape of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the mint family, commonly known as lion's ear.
Pronounced as 'lee-uh-NOH-tis'. 'Lee' as in 'leap', 'uh' as in 'about', 'NOH' as in 'note', and 'tis' as in 'this'.