Pronunciation of 'Plumbago'
The word 'Plumbago' has multiple pronunciations and meanings depending on its context. It can refer to a genus of flowering plants or graphite in mineralogy.
Word Origin
The term 'Plumbago' originates from Latin 'plumbum', meaning 'lead', due to the lead-like appearance of graphite.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the family Plumbaginaceae, commonly known as leadworts.
Pronounced as 'plum-BAY-go', with stress on the second syllable. 'Plum' as in 'plum', 'bay' as in 'bay', and 'go' as in 'go'.
Graphite, a form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant.
Pronounced as 'plum-BAG-go', with stress on the second syllable. 'Plum' as in 'plum', 'bag' as in 'bag', and 'go' as in 'go'.