Pronunciation of 'Papaveraceae'
The word 'Papaveraceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the poppy family. It is pronounced as 'pəˌpeɪvəˈreɪsiˌi' in English, with stress on the third syllable. The name originates from Latin, derived from 'Papaver,' meaning 'poppy.'
Word Origin
The word 'Papaveraceae' originates from Latin, specifically from 'Papaver,' which means 'poppy,' and the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants commonly known as the poppy family, which includes herbaceous plants, shrubs, and small trees.
Pronounced as 'puh-PAY-vuh-RAY-see-ee,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Puh' as in 'pup,' 'PAY' as in 'pay,' 'vuh' as in 'vuh,' 'RAY' as in 'ray,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'bee.'