Pronunciation of 'Lychnis'
The word 'Lychnis' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is pronounced as 'LIK-nis' in English. The name originates from Greek, meaning 'lamp,' likely referring to the plant's bright flowers.
The word 'Lychnis' originates from the Greek word 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp,' due to the bright, lamp-like appearance of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, known for their bright and colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'LIK-nis,' with stress on the first syllable. 'LIK' as in 'lick,' and 'nis' as in 'miss.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp,' referencing the bright flowers of the plant.
Pronounced as 'lik-nis,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Lik' as in 'lick,' and 'nis' as in 'miss.'