Pronunciation of 'Solanaceae'
The word 'Solanaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants that includes species like tomatoes, potatoes, and eggplants. It is pronounced as 'soh-luh-NAY-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Solanaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Solanum,' which is the type genus of this plant family, combined with the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the nightshade family, which includes economically important crops like tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers.
Pronounced as 'soh-luh-NAY-see-ee,' with stress on the third syllable. 'Soh' as in 'so,' 'luh' as in 'luck,' 'NAY' as in 'nay,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see' followed by 'ee.'