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
Example Sentences
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Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 Marigold Between fall leaves changing colors and turmeric lattes in our hands, marigold nails just make sense for autumn. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Plant more zinnia transplants along with blooming mistflower, lantana, salvias, firebush, duranta, mint marigold and fall aster. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2022 Another important Day of the Dead symbol is the marigold. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Some of the boulders were dotted with lichen the color of marigold. New York Times, 27 July 2022 In Las Vegas, grass lawns have decreased sharply on residential properties in that time, replaced by native plants such as desert marigold. Jim Carlton, WSJ, 26 July 2022 While there are several ways to celebrate Día de Muertos depending on the region, some of the most common traditions include placing a loved one’s photo on the ofrenda, as well as pan de muerto, sugar skulls and marigold flowers. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 In the fall, this hike bursts into flame with marigold and amber aspen leaves. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 See More
Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Sep. 2022 Marigold Between fall leaves changing colors and turmeric lattes in our hands, marigold nails just make sense for autumn. Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Plant more zinnia transplants along with blooming mistflower, lantana, salvias, firebush, duranta, mint marigold and fall aster. Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Sep. 2022 Another important Day of the Dead symbol is the marigold. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022 Some of the boulders were dotted with lichen the color of marigold. New York Times, 27 July 2022 In Las Vegas, grass lawns have decreased sharply on residential properties in that time, replaced by native plants such as desert marigold. Jim Carlton, WSJ, 26 July 2022 While there are several ways to celebrate Día de Muertos depending on the region, some of the most common traditions include placing a loved one’s photo on the ofrenda, as well as pan de muerto, sugar skulls and marigold flowers. Katarina Avendano, Good Housekeeping, 7 July 2022 In the fall, this hike bursts into flame with marigold and amber aspen leaves. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 23 June 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
marigold
noun
mari·gold ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld
: a plant grown for its usually yellow, orange, or brownish red flowers