Pronunciation of 'Echinocereus'
The word 'Echinocereus' is a genus of cacti, pronounced as 'eh-KAI-noh-SEER-ee-us' in English. It originates from Greek and Latin, combining 'echinos' (hedgehog) and 'cereus' (candle).
The word 'Echinocereus' is derived from Greek 'echinos' meaning 'hedgehog' and Latin 'cereus' meaning 'candle', referring to the spiny and cylindrical shape of the cacti in this genus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to the southern United States and Mexico, known for their spiny stems and vibrant flowers.
Pronounced as 'eh-KAI-noh-SEER-ee-us'. 'Eh' as in 'end', 'kai' as in 'kite', 'noh' as in 'no', 'seer' as in 'seer', and 'ee-us' as in 'serious'.
Latin
The original Latin scientific name for a genus of cacti, describing their spiny and cylindrical form.
Pronounced as 'eh-KEE-noh-KAY-reh-oos'. 'Eh' as in 'end', 'kee' as in 'key', 'noh' as in 'no', 'kay' as in 'kayak', and 'reh-oos' as in 'reh' and 'ooze'.