Pronunciation of 'Plectranthus'
The word 'Plectranthus' refers to a genus of plants in the mint family, known for their aromatic leaves and ornamental value. It is pronounced as 'plek-TRAN-thus' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Plectranthus' originates from Greek, where 'plektron' means 'spur' and 'anthos' means 'flower', referring to the spur-like shape of the flowers in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the mint family, often grown for their aromatic leaves or ornamental qualities.
Pronounced as 'plek-TRAN-thus', with stress on the second syllable. 'Plek' as in 'pleck', 'tran' as in 'tran', and 'thus' as in 'this'.