marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld How to pronounce marigold (audio)
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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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Instead, Haines recommends planting lavender, citronella grass, and marigolds. Sharon Liao, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 There are still some plants that thrive during August, such as dahlias, zinnias, marigolds, and coneflowers, and deadheading them can encourage more blooms as summer fades. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025 The twisted stars of periwinkles, towering hollyhocks with their hot-pink Medusa heads, the lion-mane frills of marigolds. Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025 Plant lemon balm, mint, chrysanthemums, marigolds, basil, garlic, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary and lemongrass around your yard. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 21 July 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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marigold

noun
mari·​gold ˈmar-ə-ˌgōld How to pronounce marigold (audio)
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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