Pronunciation of 'Camassia'
The word 'Camassia' refers to a genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers. Pronounced as 'kuh-MASS-ee-uh' or 'kuh-MASS-yuh' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Camassia' originates from the Native American term 'quamash,' referring to the edible bulbs of these plants.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers and edible bulbs.
Pronounced as 'kuh-MASS-ee-uh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'kuh' as in 'cut,' 'MASS' as in 'mass,' and 'ee-uh' as in 'idea.'
A genus of plants native to North America, known for their star-shaped flowers and edible bulbs.
Pronounced as 'kuh-MASS-yuh,' with stress on the second syllable. 'kuh' as in 'cut,' 'MASS' as in 'mass,' and 'yuh' as in 'yes.'