flor de muertos

Spanish

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌfloɾ de ˈmweɾtos/ [ˌfloɾ ð̞e ˈmweɾ.t̪os]

Noun

flor de muertos f (plural flores de muertos)

1. (Central America, Mexico) Mexican marigold

   Synonyms: cempasúchil, flor de cempasúchil