Pronunciation of 'Poaceae'
The word 'Poaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as grasses. It is pronounced as 'poʊˈeɪ.si.i' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Poaceae' originates from the Latin word 'poa,' meaning grass, and is derived from botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of plants commonly referred to as grasses, which includes species like wheat, rice, and corn.
Pronounced as 'po-EY-see-ee.' 'Po' as in 'po,' 'eɪ' as in 'ay,' 'si' as in 'see,' and 'i' as in 'ee.'
Latin
The scientific name for the grass family, derived from the Latin word 'poa,' meaning grass.
Pronounced as 'PO-ah-kay.' 'Po' as in 'po,' 'aː' as a long 'ah,' and 'keː' as 'kay.'