flor de muertos

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, flower of the dead, because in Mexico and Central America the flower is traditionally used to honor the deceased.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌfloɾ de ˈmweɾtos/ [ˌfloɾ ð̞e ˈmweɾ.t̪os]
  • Syllabification: flor de muer‧tos

Noun[edit]

flor de muertos f (plural flores de muertos)

  1. (Central America, Mexico) Mexican marigold
    Synonyms: cempasúchil, flor de cempasúchil

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