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Etymology

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From Spanish cardosanto.

Noun

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cardosanto (plural cardosantos)

  1. A Mexican prickly poppy (Argemone mexicana), a hardy plant found in Mexico, with bright yellow latex.

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From cardo +‎ santo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kaɾdoˈsanto/ [kaɾ.ð̞oˈsãn̪.t̪o]
  • Rhymes: -anto
  • Syllabification: car‧do‧san‧to

Noun

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cardosanto m (plural cardosantos)

  1. (Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Bolivia, Argentina) Mexican prickly poppy (Argemone mexicana)
    Synonyms: argemone, chicalote

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