marigold

[mar-i-gohld]

noun

1. any of several chiefly golden-flowered composite plants, especially of the genus Tagetes, as T. erecta, having strong-scented foliage and yielding an oil that repels root parasites.

2. any of several unrelated plants, especially of the genus Calendula, as C. officinalis, the pot marigold.

marigold

/ ˈmærɪˌɡəʊld /

noun

1. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes, esp T. erecta ( African marigold ) and T. patula ( French marigold ), cultivated for their yellow or orange flower heads and strongly scented foliage: family Asteraceae (composites)

2. any of various similar or related plants, such as the marsh marigold, pot marigold, bur marigold, and fig marigold

Word History and Origins

Origin of marigold¹

1300–50; Middle English; Mary (the Virgin), gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of marigold¹

C14: from Mary (the Virgin) + _gold

Example Sentences

I was surprised by the ice cream’s marigold color, which mimicked the golden hue of colostrum as opposed to plain breast milk, and the flavor?

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Woodburn had the rare ability to be both outrageous and oddly profound - like a foul-mouthed oracle in marigolds.

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One group of ash-smeared holy men, some naked and some dressed in just a loin cloth or marigold garland draped around their necks, marched through the streets, holding tridents, swords and small two-headed drums.

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One group of ash-smeared men, some naked and some dressed in just loin cloth or marigold garland draped around their necks, marched in holding tridents, swords and small two-headed drums.

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Vargas is inviting the public to come to the site Wednesday after 1 p.m. to help construct marigolds out of fabric and make the mural “the largest ofrenda ever.”

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What does marigold mean?

A marigold is a bright orange or yellow flower.The name marigold can be used for any plant in the genus Tagetes. The plants are known for their flowers and fragrant leaves.Common varieties include the French marigold (Tagetes patula), the African marigold (Tagetes erecta), and the Signet marigold (Tagetes tenuifolia).Other unrelated plant species referred to as marigolds include the fig marigold, pot marigold, bur marigold, and marsh marigold.Marigolds are often planted in gardens and are known to attract pollinators. Marigold flowers have cultural significance in Mexico and India, where they are often used for celebrations. Marigolds are also sometimes used in herbal medicine and even in cooking—most marigold flowers are edible.Marigolds are one of the birth flowers for October (a flower that’s associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).Example: I planted marigolds next to my cabbages this year.