besaflor

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of besa (“to kiss”) +‎ flor (“flower”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /besaˈfloɾ/ [be.saˈfloɾ]
  • Rhymes: -oɾ
  • Syllabification: be‧sa‧flor

Noun

besaflor m (plural besaflores)

  1. hummingbird
    Synonyms: avíape, (Mexico) chuparrosa, colibrí, (South America) picaflor, (Ecuador, Peru) quinde, (Panama) visitaflor
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