marigold

noun

mari·​gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 

1

: pot marigold

2

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

Examples of marigold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Invite pollinators to visit your melons by companion planting with flowering plants such as dill, nasturtiums, and marigolds. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2024

Squash bugs tend to avoid plants like catnip, marigolds, nasturtiums, and bee balm. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024

Spider mites also attack beans, eggplant, cucumbers, marigolds and many other flower and vegetable crops. —Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2024

Long season annuals, like tomatoes, pumpkins and marigolds would appreciate a second application of fertilizer, referred to as side dressing, about 2 months after the first one. —Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2024

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

Phrases Containing marigold

• bur marigold
• marsh marigold
• pot marigold

Kids Definition

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