Pronunciation of 'Selenicereus'
The word 'Selenicereus' refers to a genus of cacti, commonly known as moonlight cactus or queen of the night. It is pronounced as 'suh-LEE-nee-SER-ee-uhs' in English (en-US).
The word 'Selenicereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Selene' refers to the Greek goddess of the moon, and 'cereus' is Latin for 'waxen' or 'candle', referring to the plant's appearance.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti known for their large, fragrant, night-blooming flowers, commonly referred to as the 'queen of the night'.
Pronounced as 'suh-LEE-nee-SER-ee-uhs'. 'Suh' as in 'sofa', 'LEE' as in 'lee', 'nee' as in 'knee', 'SER' as in 'serene', and 'ee-uhs' as in 'serious'.
Latin
The original Latin name for the genus of cacti, derived from 'Selene' (moon) and 'cereus' (candle).
Pronounced as 'seh-LAY-nee-KAY-reh-oos'. 'Seh' as in 'set', 'LAY' as in 'lay', 'nee' as in 'knee', 'KAY' as in 'kay', and 'reh-oos' as in 'reuse'.