Pronunciation of 'Papaveraceae'
The word 'Papaveraceae' is the botanical name for the poppy family of flowering plants. It is pronounced as 'pəˌpeɪvəˈreɪsiˌi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Papaveraceae' originates from the Latin word 'Papaver,' meaning 'poppy,' combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used in botanical nomenclature to denote a family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The botanical family name for poppies, which includes flowering plants such as Papaver (poppies), Eschscholzia (California poppies), and others.
Pronounced as 'puh-PAY-vuh-RAY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable 'PAY' and the fourth syllable 'RAY.'