Mariposa Definition & Meaning

mariposa
noun
  1. any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico

"Mariposa" in song lyrics

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  • "sesi website mariposa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "la mariposa"
    AOL — AOL
  • "miguel angel guerra besos de mariposa"
    AOL — AOL

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