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There are tons of flowers—marigolds, roses, frangipani—all local. — Sarah Khan, WSJ, "Uncovering the Modern Side of Jaipur: An Insider’s Guide," 6 Nov. 2018 Earlier this week, Queen Rania of Jordan stepped out in next season’s dominant color, an eye-catching shade of marigold. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Queen Rania of Jordan Extends the Shelf-Life of the Summer Shirtdress," 19 Sep. 2018 Give them a kid-sized shovel, some dirt and a marigold. — Nan Sterman, latimes.com, "For SoCal gardeners, a June gloom tipsheet," 31 May 2018 With Foy in a marigold gown from Oscar de la Renta and Gosling sporting an emerald Gucci suit with a bright yellow button-down, the pair made for a spectacular photo op. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy Share the Season’s Statement Color," 5 Oct. 2018 In the dining room, a set of her Serpi plates on a deep-red background are mounted on marigold walls. — Nancy Hass, ELLE Decor, "A Milan Ceramicist Brings Her Family’s Artisanal Aesthetic to Life at Home," 4 Oct. 2018 The school looks like a house-sized castle, with a bright marigold facade, orange turrets and blue rooftops. — Yanan Wang And Dake Kang, Fox News, "China distances children from families to subdue Muslim west," 20 Sep. 2018 Past the rope barricades at the broad front entrance, there’s an expanse of marigold-yellow Spanish tiles, and an invitation to time travel. — Paula Mclain, Town & Country, "The Extraordinary Life of Martha Gellhorn, the Woman Ernest Hemingway Tried to Erase," 12 July 2018 Learn how to make paper marigolds and decorate a paper skull. — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Week ahead: Creepy Halloween events, free day at Milwaukee Public Museum and more," 27 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'marigold.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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marigold
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English Language Learners Definition of marigold
: a plant that is grown for its bright yellow or orange flowers
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