Montezuma
mon·te·zuma
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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