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): /flordeˈmwertos/, [florðeˈmwert̪os]

Noun

flor de muertos f (plural flores de muertos)

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