Pronunciation of 'Lophophora'
The word 'Lophophora' refers to a genus of spineless cacti native to North America, commonly known for its psychoactive properties. It is pronounced as 'lo-fo-FO-ra' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Lophophora' originates from Greek, where 'lophos' means crest and 'phora' means bearer, referring to the tufted appearance of the cactus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of spineless cacti native to North America, known for its psychoactive properties.
Pronounced as 'lo-fo-FO-ra'. 'Lo' as in 'low', 'fo' as in 'foe', 'FO' with stress, and 'ra' as in 'rah'.
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'crest bearer', referring to the tufted appearance of the cactus.
Pronounced as 'lo-FO-fo-ra'. 'Lo' as in 'low', 'FO' with stress, 'fo' as in 'foe', and 'ra' as in 'rah'.