Pronunciation of 'Lychnis'
The word 'Lychnis' is pronounced as 'ˈlɪk.nɪs' in English and refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae.
Word Origin
The word 'Lychnis' originates from Greek 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp', likely referring to the bright flowers of the plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, known for their bright and colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'LICK-niss'. 'Lick' as in 'lick', and 'niss' as in 'miss'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'λύχνος', meaning 'lamp', often associated with the bright flowers of the plant.
Pronounced as 'LEEK-niss'. 'Leek' as in 'leek', and 'niss' as in 'miss'.