Pronunciation of 'Poaceae'
The word 'Poaceae' refers to the grass family, which includes economically important plants such as wheat, rice, and corn. It is pronounced as 'poʊˈeɪ.si.iː' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'Poaceae' originates from the Latin word 'poa,' meaning grass, and the suffix '-aceae,' which is used to denote plant families in botanical nomenclature.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The botanical family of grasses, including cereals, bamboos, and other grass species.
Pronounced as 'poe-AY-see-ee,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Poe' as in 'poem,' 'ay' as in 'say,' and 'see-ee' as in 'see' followed by a long 'ee' sound.