marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld How to pronounce marigold (audio)
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: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads

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African marigolds are best purchased as young plants. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025 Depending on the month, that can be anything from carrots and Romano beans to edible flowers, like nasturtiums and marigolds. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025 Many perennial and annual flowers, including marigolds and snapdragons. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025 The ceremony site was decorated with arrangements of purple snapdragons, tangerine roses, blue thistle, deep red hypericum and marigolds. Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marigold 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Mary, mother of Jesus + Middle English gold

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of marigold was in the 14th century

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“Marigold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marigold. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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marigold

noun
mari·​gold ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld How to pronounce marigold (audio)
ˈmer-
: any of a genus of tropical American herbs related to the daisies and grown for their showy yellow or red and yellow flower heads

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