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tagetes

British  
/ tæˈdʒiːtiːz /

noun

  1. See marigold

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Etymology

Origin of tagetes

from New Latin, from Tages an Etruscan god

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While that scent was affiliated with India in name and design only, Bracelet’s heart note is tagetes, a type of marigold known as India’s carnation.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2012

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