marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 
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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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In July and August, the mountain landscape is painted with orchids, poppies, marigolds, daisies, anemones, and golden lilies.
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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
Just this past Halloween, Stefani shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram of the special night — she in a cowgirl costume with blood on her face next to a plaid-shirted Shelton — along with other shots, including a field of marigolds.
—Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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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
Just this past Halloween, Stefani shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram of the special night — she in a cowgirl costume with blood on her face next to a plaid-shirted Shelton — along with other shots, including a field of marigolds.
—Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld
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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