Pronunciation of 'Humulus'
The word 'Humulus' is pronounced as /ˈhjuːmjʊləs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, commonly known for hops used in brewing beer.
Word Origin
The word 'Humulus' originates from Latin, where it referred to hops.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae, including hops, which are used in brewing beer.
Pronounced as 'HYOO-myoo-luhs'. 'HYOO' as in 'hue', 'myoo' as in 'mule', and 'luhs' as in 'luss'.
Latin
In Latin, 'Humulus' refers to hops, a plant used historically for medicinal purposes and later in brewing.
Pronounced as 'HU-moo-lus'. 'HU' as in 'who', 'moo' as in 'moo', and 'lus' as in 'loose'.