marigold

noun

mari·gold | \ ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld

Definition of marigold

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

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On top of the doll's head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Style, "New 'Day of the Dead Barbie' celebrates Mexican holiday," 10 Sep. 2019 On top of the doll’s head rests a crown with monarch butterflies and marigolds. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Barbie goes macabre with new holiday doll," 10 Sep. 2019 Long shunned by gardeners, marigolds are making a comeback because of their staying power throughout summer and improved varieties. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: All-America Selections demonstrate their beauty," 9 Aug. 2019 Aisle after aisle of sunflowers, heirloom marigolds, Oklahoma Zinnias, and Sweet Annie are interspersed with eggplant, scallions, and kale. — Denise Coffey, courant.com, "NEPS Opens Full Service Florist Shop," 22 July 2019 Other good nectar sources for butterflies are duranta, lantana, salvia, Mexican flame vine, mint marigold, and fall aster. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Purple martins are on the move," 5 July 2019 In June, unique starters included Red Pea & Benne Hummus, as well as Cantaloupe Toast topped with lemon ricotta, Benton’s ham, and marigold flowers. — al, "Visit the best restaurants in Atlanta’s food neighborhoods," 19 Aug. 2019 Dressed up for his big TV moment in a turquoise paisley shirt, marigold vest and dapper cranberry suit (admittedly a marvelous feat of costume design), Arthur struts down an outdoor stairway like a rock’n’roll hero. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "Joker Wants to Be a Movie About the Emptiness of Our Culture. Instead, It’s a Prime Example of It," 31 Aug. 2019 Of the three new floats shared at D23 Expo, the standout featured characters from the movie Coco and a recreation of the film’s stunning marigold bridge. — Valerie Marino, Condé Nast Traveler, "All The Changes Coming to Disney Next Year, From the Avengers Campus to an Epcot Redesign," 27 Aug. 2019

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