Pronunciation of 'Sarcococca'
The word 'Sarcococca' is pronounced as /ˌsɑːr.kəˈkɒk.ə/ in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the boxwood family, known for their fragrant flowers and glossy evergreen leaves.
Word Origin
The word 'Sarcococca' originates from Greek, where 'sarco-' means 'flesh' and '-cocca' means 'berry', referring to the fleshy berries produced by the plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the boxwood family, known for their fragrant flowers and evergreen leaves.
Pronounced as 'SAR-koh-KOK-uh'. 'Sar' as in 'sarcastic', 'koh' as in 'co', 'kok' as in 'cock', and 'uh' as in 'sofa'.