calendula
Americannoun
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Also called pot marigold. a composite plant, Calendula officinalis, widely cultivated for its showy, many-rayed orange or yellow flower heads.
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the dried florets of this plant, sometimes used medicinally.
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any other plant of the genus Calendula.
noun
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any Eurasian plant of the genus Calendula, esp the pot marigold, having orange-and-yellow rayed flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)
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the dried flowers of the pot marigold, formerly used medicinally and for seasoning
Etymology
Origin of calendula
1870–75; < Medieval Latin, equivalent to Latin calend ( ae ) calends + -ula -ule
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Taken internally, calendula may relieve throat infections, improve digestion, and heal gastric and duodenal ulcers.
From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024
Think: calendula, borage flower essence, jasmine and grapefruit oils.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
Sweet and mild calendula will politely seed around to be a welcome garden presence.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022
It also has calendula and chamomile to calm the skin, and sandalwood and neroli give it a heavenly scent.
From New York Times • May 10, 2021
“I made a fresh batch of calendula last week,” Mother said.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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