Pronunciation of 'Lamiaceae'
The word 'Lamiaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family. It is pronounced as 'læmɪˈeɪsiˌi' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Lamiaceae' originates from the Latin word 'Lamium,' which is a genus within this plant family. The suffix '-aceae' is commonly used in botanical nomenclature to denote a family.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, commonly known as the mint family, which includes herbs like basil, mint, rosemary, and thyme.
Pronounced as 'LAM-ee-AY-see-ee'. 'Lam' as in 'lamb', 'ee' as in 'see', 'ay' as in 'say', and 'see-ee' as in 'see-ee'.