Pronunciation of 'Trichocereus'
The word 'Trichocereus' refers to a genus of cacti native to South America, commonly known for its columnar growth and vibrant flowers. It is pronounced as 'ˌtrɪk.oʊˈsɛr.i.əs' in English.
The word 'Trichocereus' originates from Greek and Latin, where 'tricho-' means 'hair' and '-cereus' refers to 'wax' or 'candle', describing the hairy or waxy appearance of these cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of columnar cacti native to South America, known for their striking flowers and often used in ornamental gardening.
Pronounced as 'TRIH-koh-SAIR-ee-uhs', with stress on the second syllable. 'Tri' as in 'trick', 'cho' as in 'co', 'cer' as in 'ser', and 'eus' as in 'ee-uhs'.
Latin
Scientific name for a genus of cacti, derived from Latin and Greek roots describing its hairy or waxy appearance.
Pronounced as 'TREE-koh-KAIR-eh-oos', with stress on the second syllable. 'Tri' as in 'tree', 'cho' as in 'koh', 'cer' as in 'care', and 'eus' as in 'eh-oos'.