Pronunciation of 'Calliandra'
The word 'Calliandra' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known for their feathery flowers. It originates from Greek, combining 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man).
Word Origin
Derived from Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, known for their feathery flowers.
Pronounced as 'kal-ee-AN-druh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Kal' as in 'cal', 'ee' as in 'see', 'an' as in 'and', and 'druh' as in 'drum' without the 'm'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man), often used in botanical contexts.
Pronounced as 'kah-lee-AHN-drah', with stress on the third syllable. 'Kah' as in 'car', 'lee' as in 'lee', 'ahn' as in 'on', and 'drah' as in 'draw'.