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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/
- Syllabification: flor de muer‧tos
Noun
flor de muertos f (plural flores de muertos)
- (Central America, Mexico) Mexican marigold
- Synonyms: cempasúchil, flor de cempasúchil
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