marigold

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English

pot marigold (Calendula officinalis)
French marigold (Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "ver" is not used by this template.)

Etymology

From Middle English marigolde, marygoldye, from Mary (referring to the Virgin Mary) + golde (marigold).

Pronunciation

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Noun

marigold (plural marigolds)

  1. Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
  2. Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
  3. Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)

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Translations

Adjective

marigold (comparative more marigold, superlative most marigold)

  1. Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.

See also

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