Pronunciation of 'Selenicereus'
The word 'Selenicereus' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the cactus family, often known for their night-blooming flowers. It is pronounced as 'sɛlɪˈnɪsəriəs' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Selenicereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Selene' refers to the Greek goddess of the moon, and 'cereus' is Latin for 'waxen' or 'torch', referring to the plant's candle-like appearance.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the cactus family, known for their night-blooming flowers.
Pronounced as 'SEL-ih-NISS-er-ee-uhs', with stress on the third syllable. 'Sel' as in 'sell', 'ih' as in 'it', 'niss' as in 'miss', 'er' as in 'her', and 'ee-uhs' as in 'serious'.