Pronunciation of 'Malvaceae'
The word 'Malvaceae' refers to a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mallow family. It is pronounced as 'mal-VAY-see-ee' in English.
Word Origin
The term 'Malvaceae' originates from Latin, derived from 'malva,' meaning 'mallow,' which is a type of flowering plant.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of flowering plants, including species such as hibiscus, cotton, and okra.
Pronounced as 'mal-VAY-see-ee.' 'Mal' as in 'mallet,' 'VAY' rhymes with 'day,' 'see' as in 'see,' and 'ee' as in 'tree.'
Latin
In Latin, it refers to the mallow plant family.
Pronounced as 'mal-WAH-kay.' 'Mal' as in 'mallet,' 'WAH' as in 'wah,' and 'kay' as in 'kayak.'