sugar skull en · NOUN
Etymology
From the use of clay-molded sugar in their preparation.
Meanings
- (Mexico) A brightly colored skull face icon, placed on the grave of the deceased to celebrate their life during festivals and feast days.
- A more modern design of the same style, often done as a tattoo, and normally darker in colour and more macabre.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar skulls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |