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