marguerite

noun

mar·​gue·​rite ˌmär-gə-ˈrēt How to pronounce marguerite (audio)
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: any of various single-flowered chrysanthemums
especially : one (Argyranthemum frutescens synonym Chrysanthemum frutescens) of the Canary Islands

Examples of marguerite in a Sentence

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And though the studio’s marguerite daisy logo had long been associated with Gallic exhibition, Gaumont liquidated its theatrical holdings in 2017, funneling the proceeds towards greater audiovisual development in the U.S. and Europe. Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025 For this pretty table display, wrap a rubber band around a votive holder and tuck in a bright marguerite bloom, then place it in a small dish with water. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Mar. 2023 Lightly trim azaleas, fuchsias and marguerites for bushier plants. Debbie Arrington, sacbee.com, 26 May 2017

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French margarite pearl, daisy — more at margarite

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of marguerite was in 1605

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“Marguerite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marguerite. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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