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/Sounds like "sehm" (as in "set") + "pah" (as in "park") + "SOO" (as in "soup") + "cheel" (as in "cheek")/

Meaning

A bright orange marigold flower that is central to Mexico's Day of the Dead tradition. From the Nahuatl "zempoalxóchitl," the cempasúchil's intense color and penetrating scent are believed to guide the souls of the departed back to their family altars during their annual visit.

Examples

We bought cempasúchil at the market to decorate my grandfather's altar.

A Day of the Dead altar without cempasúchil is simply not complete.

Regional synonyms

A period of active healing, deep inner work, and self-care following something painful. The personal growth era, choosing to consciously rebuild yourself from the inside out, often with therapy and journaling.