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

Examples of marigold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And while variations of the altar are common and traditions differ from household to household, marigolds are non-negotiable. Samantha Leal, refinery29.com, 1 Nov. 2023 These include citronella, a few other geranium varieties, plus marigolds, lemongrass, catnip, certain types of mint, lavender, and lantana. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024 Inside my room, on a bed that seemed to levitate above a concrete floor, lay a little dish containing two dark-chocolate skulls flavored with mandarin and marigold from FlorCacao, a Oaxacan artisanal chocolatier. Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 Third Avenue will be decorated with Mexican marigold (cempasúchil) flowers, a community altar, live music, dance performances, food, vendors and more. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2023 The ofrenda typically also has candles, Mexican marigolds (cempasúchil) and their favorite items (offerings) to help people remember and learn about those that have died. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2023 On the commercial end, designer ice companies like Disco Cubes in Los Angeles offer limited-edition spheres encasing marigolds or lilacs, magnified and ultravivid as if in eternal bloom, calling to mind Victorian glass paperweights. Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2023 To avoid this problem, separate legumes from your marigolds in the garden. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2023 What to plant now: tomato, cucumber, squash (winter and summer), pumpkins, melon, okra, basil, marigolds, eggplant, carrots, radishes, beans, tomatillo, peppers, cilantro. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023

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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 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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