Pronunciation of 'Calliandra'
The word 'Calliandra' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. It is pronounced as 'kælɪˈændrə' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Calliandra' originates from Greek, where 'kallos' means beauty and 'andros' means man, referring to the beautiful stamens of the plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known for their bright, fluffy flowers.
Pronounced as 'KAL-ih-AN-druh'. 'Kal' as in 'calendar', 'ih' as in 'it', 'an' as in 'and', and 'druh' as in 'drum'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek words 'kallos' (beauty) and 'andros' (man), referring to the plant's aesthetic appeal.
Pronounced as 'kah-lee-AHN-drah'. 'Kah' as in 'car', 'lee' as in 'leap', 'ahn' as in 'on', and 'drah' as in 'draw'.