Pronunciation of 'Lychnis'
The word 'Lychnis' refers to a genus of flowering plants in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is pronounced as 'ˈlɪk.nɪs' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Lychnis' originates from Greek 'λύχνος' (lychnos), meaning 'lamp' or 'light,' possibly referring to the bright colors of the flowers.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the Caryophyllaceae family, known for their bright, colorful flowers.
Pronounced as 'LICK-niss,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Lick' as in 'lick,' and 'niss' as in 'miss.'
Ελληνικά (Greek)
Derived from the Greek word 'λύχνος,' meaning 'lamp' or 'light,' possibly referring to the bright colors of the flowers.
Pronounced as 'LEEK-niss,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Lik' as in 'leek,' and 'nis' as in 'miss.'