Pronunciation of 'Selenicereus'
The word 'Selenicereus' refers to a genus of cacti, commonly known as 'moonlight cacti' or 'queen of the night,' which are known for their large, fragrant, night-blooming flowers. It is pronounced as 'seh-leh-nih-SEER-ee-uhs' in English.
The word 'Selenicereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Selene' is the Greek goddess of the moon, and 'cereus' is Latin for 'candle,' referring to the plant's candle-like stems and moonlight-blooming flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti known for their large, fragrant, night-blooming flowers, commonly called 'moonlight cacti' or 'queen of the night.'
Pronounced as 'seh-leh-nih-SEER-ee-uhs,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Seh' as in 'set,' 'leh' as in 'let,' 'nih' as in 'nick,' 'SEER' as in 'seer,' and 'ee-uhs' as in 'serious.'