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marigold

ma·ri·gold

UK/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ US/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ uncommon obsolete slang uk

noun

1.

any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers

Origin

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

Phrases

  • African marigold
  • Aztec marigold
  • bur marigold
  • corn marigold
  • desert marigold
  • fig marigold
  • French marigold
  • marigold window

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