Pronunciation of 'Lophophora'
The word 'Lophophora' refers to a genus of spineless cacti, commonly known as peyote, native to Mexico and southwestern Texas. It is pronounced as 'lo-fo-FO-ra' in English.
The word 'Lophophora' originates from Greek, where 'lophos' means 'crest' and 'phoros' means 'bearing,' referring to the tufted appearance of the cactus.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of spineless cacti, commonly known as peyote, used traditionally in Native American rituals.
Pronounced as 'lo-fo-FO-ra,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Lo' as in 'low,' 'fo' as in 'foe,' and 'ra' as in 'rah.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from Greek, meaning 'crest-bearing,' referring to the tufted appearance of the cactus.
Pronounced as 'lo-FO-fo-ra,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Lo' as in 'low,' 'fo' as in 'foe,' and 'ra' as in 'rah.'