Spanish edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

besaflor m (plural besaflores)

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