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: any of a genus (Tagetes) of composite herbs with showy usually yellow, orange, or maroon flower heads

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To add warmth and vibrancy, incorporate pops of color through container plants—think bright geraniums, cheerful marigolds, or lush ferns 03 of 26 Surround With Greenery Plants can create natural separation in your outdoor spaces. Macie Stump, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025 In July and August, the mountain landscape is painted with orchids, poppies, marigolds, daisies, anemones, and golden lilies. Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025 What is the significance of marigolds on Dia de los Muertos? Marigolds, with their vivid colors and strong scents, are believed to guide the spirits of the deceased to the ofrendas, according to the Day of the Dead informational site. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2024 View Comments Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry. Lilit Marcus, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marigold

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 28 Mar. 2025.

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marigold

noun
: 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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