Marigold Definition

mărĭ-gōld, mâr-
marigolds
noun
Any of a genus (Tagetes) of annual plants of the composite family, with chiefly red, yellow, or orange flowers.
Webster's New World
The flower of any of these.
Webster's New World
Any of several other plants, usually of the composite family, as the pot marigold.
Webster's New World
adjective
Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.
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Other Word Forms of Marigold

Noun

Singular:
marigold
Plural:
marigolds

Origin of Marigold

  • Middle English Mari Mary (ultimately from Greek Maria marionette) golde marigold (from Old English) (probably akin to gold)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Mary +"Ž gold, from Middle English golde (“marigold").

    From Wiktionary

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