Pronunciation of 'Poaceae'
The word 'Poaceae' refers to a family of plants commonly known as grasses. It is pronounced as 'po-AY-see-ee' in English.
The term 'Poaceae' originates from the Latin word 'poa,' meaning grass, and the suffix '-aceae,' which is commonly used in botanical nomenclature to denote a family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of monocotyledonous flowering plants commonly referred to as grasses, including species like wheat, rice, and corn.
Pronounced as 'po-AY-see-ee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Po' as in 'po', 'ay' as in 'say', 'see' as in 'see', and 'ee' as in 'tree'.
Latin
The botanical family name for grasses, derived from the Latin word 'poa' (grass).
Pronounced as 'po-AH-kay-eye', with stress on the first syllable. 'Po' as in 'po', 'ah' as in 'father', 'kay' as in 'day', and 'eye' as in 'eye'.