Pronunciation of 'Atriplex'
The word 'Atriplex' refers to a genus of plants commonly known as saltbush or orache, which are found in saline environments. It is pronounced as 'ˈætrɪˌplɛks' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Atriplex' originates from Latin, derived from the Greek word 'atriplex', which refers to a type of edible plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the Amaranthaceae family, commonly found in saline environments.
Pronounced as 'AT-ri-plex', with stress on the first syllable. 'At' as in 'cat', 'ri' as in 'rib', and 'plex' as in 'complex'.
Latin
A type of edible plant, historically referred to in Latin botanical texts.
Pronounced as 'AH-tri-plex', with stress on the first syllable. 'Ah' as in 'father', 'tri' as in 'tree', and 'plex' as in 'complex'.