Pronunciation of 'Lychnis'
The word 'Lychnis' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is pronounced as 'LIK-nis' in English. The name originates from Greek, meaning 'lamp', likely referring to the plant's bright flowers.
The word 'Lychnis' originates from Greek 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp', due to the bright and vivid flowers of the plants in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, known for their bright and vivid flowers.
Pronounced as 'LIK-nis', with stress on the first syllable. 'LIK' as in 'lick', and 'nis' as in 'miss'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp', referring to the bright flowers.
Pronounced as 'lik-nis', with stress on the first syllable. 'Lik' as in 'lick', and 'nis' as in 'miss'.