Definition:
Cempasuchitl, or flor de muerto are marigold flowers, and they figure prominently in Day of the Dead celebrations. It is believed that the strong aroma of the flowers draws the spirits who return to visit their families at this time.
The word "cempasuchitl" comes from the Nahuatl (the language spoken by the Aztecs) and means twenty-flower: Cempoa, meaning "twenty" and xochitl, "flower" and refers to the many petals of the flower.
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Pronunciation: sem-pa-soo-cheel
Also Known As: Flor de muerto, Marigold
Alternate Spellings: Sempasuchitl, Cempoaxochitl, Cempasuchil, Zempasuchitl
