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Montezuma

mon·te·zuma

UK/mɒntɪˈzuːmə/ US/ˌmɑntɪˈzumʌ/ rare

noun

1.

evergreen tree with large leathery leaves and large pink to orange flowers; considered a link plant between families Bombacaceae and Sterculiaceae

Origin

From Classical Nahuatl Motēuczōma (literally “he frowns like a lord”).

Phrases

  • Montezuma County
  • Montezuma cypress
  • Montezuma quail
  • Montezuma's revenge

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