Pronunciation of 'Delonix'
The word 'Delonix' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as flamboyant or flame trees. It is pronounced as 'dɪˈloʊnɪks' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Delonix' originates from Greek, where 'de' means 'evident' and 'onux' means 'claw,' referring to the claw-shaped petals of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, known for their vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'dih-LOH-niks,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Di' as in 'dip,' 'loh' as in 'low,' and 'niks' as in 'nicks.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, referring to the evident claw-like shape of the petals.
Pronounced as 'theh-LOH-niks,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Theh' as in 'there,' 'loh' as in 'low,' and 'niks' as in 'nicks.'