Pronunciation of 'Rutaceae'
The word 'Rutaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the rue or citrus family. It is pronounced as 'ruːˈteɪsiː' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Rutaceae' originates from the Latin word 'ruta', meaning 'rue', which is a type of herb. It is derived from botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAY-see'. 'Roo' as in 'root', 'TAY' as in 'day', and 'see' as in 'sea'.
Latin
The botanical family name derived from 'ruta', meaning 'rue', a type of herb.
Pronounced as 'roo-TAH-kay'. 'Roo' as in 'root', 'TAH' with an open 'a' sound, and 'kay' as in 'key'.