Pronunciation of 'Trichocereus'
The word 'Trichocereus' refers to a genus of cacti, often used in horticulture and botany. It is pronounced as 'ˌtraɪkoʊˈsɛruːs' in English.
The word 'Trichocereus' originates from Greek and Latin. 'Tricho-' derives from the Greek word 'thrix,' meaning 'hair,' and '-cereus' comes from Latin, meaning 'wax' or 'torch,' commonly used in botanical nomenclature for cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, known for their columnar growth and often large flowers.
Pronounced as 'TRY-koh-SAIR-oos.' 'Tri' as in 'try,' 'cho' as in 'koh,' and 'cereus' as 'SAIR-oos,' with stress on the second syllable.
Latin
Botanical term for a genus of cacti, combining 'hair' and 'torch' in its etymology.
Pronounced as 'TRIK-oh-KER-eus.' 'Tri' as in 'trick,' 'cho' as in 'koh,' and 'cereus' as 'KER-eus,' with stress on the second syllable.