Pronunciation of 'Oreocereus'
The word 'Oreocereus' refers to a genus of cacti native to South America, known for their woolly appearance and adaptation to high-altitude environments. It is pronounced as 'ɔːr.i.oʊˈsɛr.i.əs' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Oreocereus' originates from Greek and Latin, where 'oreo-' means 'mountain' (from Greek 'ὄρος') and '-cereus' refers to 'wax candle' or 'cactus' (from Latin 'cereus'). It describes mountain-dwelling cacti.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of cacti native to South America, characterized by their woolly appearance and adaptation to high-altitude environments.
Pronounced as 'or-ee-oh-SAIR-ee-uhs', with stress on the third syllable. 'Or' as in 'or', 'ee' as in 'see', 'oh' as in 'go', 'SAIR' as in 'air', and 'ee-uhs' as in 'serious'.