SPURIA Pronunciation / No vote needed!
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- Subject: SPURIA Pronunciation / No vote needed!
- From: R*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 31 Jul 1997 15:46:58 -0600 (MDT)
Dear Tom,
Thanks for the correct Latin pronunciation of Iris spuria! Since the
binomial name is Latin, that is the way it is to be pronounced. This should
end the discussion on how to pronounce "spuria". (<:)
Robert Turley
Lake Charles, LA
In a message dated 7/31/97 8:44:32 AM, you wrote:
<<I studied Latin for three years in college, and then studied botanical
Latin on my own later. The stress is on the first syllable, and the u is
short: SPUR-i-a.>>
