Pronunciation of 'Euphorbia'
The word 'Euphorbia' refers to a large genus of plants, commonly known as spurge, which includes a variety of species ranging from herbs to shrubs and trees. The pronunciation in English is typically /juːˈfɔːrbiə/, pronounced as 'yoo-FOR-bee-uh'.
Word Origin
The word 'Euphorbia' originates from Latin, which in turn was derived from the Greek name 'Euphorbos', the physician of King Juba II of Numidia, who is said to have used the plant for medicinal purposes.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of plants in the spurge family, known for their diverse forms and often milky sap.
Pronounced as 'yoo-FOR-bee-uh'. 'Yoo' as in 'you', 'for' as in 'for', and 'bee-uh' with a soft 'uh' sound at the end.