Advertisement
Advertisement
sugar skull
[ shoog-er skuhl ]
noun
- a decorated model skull seen during Day of the Dead celebrations, usually molded or sculpted from sugar or clay and often placed on an altar with a deceased person's name on it.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of sugar skull1
First recorded in 1930–35; loan translation of Spanish calavera de azúcar
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse