marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 

1

: pot marigold

2

: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads

Examples of marigold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

Phrases Containing marigold

• bur marigold
• marsh marigold
• pot marigold

Kids Definition

marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld 

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