noun
mariposa
ma-rih-POH-suh
Mariposa (noun) means a mariposa lily, a wildflower native to western North America with striking cup-shaped blooms. Example: “Hikers spotted mariposa lilies blooming across the hillside in early summer.”
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A mariposa lily, a wildflower native to western North America with striking cup-shaped blooms.
"Hikers spotted mariposa lilies blooming across the hillside in early summer."
How to use mariposa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of wild lily found in the western United States, named after the Spanish word for butterfly.
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- mariposas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish mariposa, meaning "butterfly," likely a reference to the flower's delicate, wing-like petals.
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What does “mariposa” mean?
The word “mariposa” means a mariposa lily, a wildflower native to western North America with striking cup-shaped blooms. In plain terms, a type of wild lily found in the western United States, named after the Spanish word for butterfly.
How do you pronounce “mariposa”?
“Mariposa” is pronounced ma-rih-POH-suh (/ˌmæɹɪˈpoʊ.sə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mariposa” in a sentence?
Here is “mariposa” used in a sentence: “Hikers spotted mariposa lilies blooming across the hillside in early summer.”
What part of speech is “mariposa”?
“Mariposa” is a noun.
Where does the word “mariposa” come from?
The word “mariposa” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish mariposa, meaning "butterfly," likely a reference to the flower's delicate, wing-like petals.
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