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

From wooden garden pergolas, paper marigolds hung above the performers’ feather headdresses. —Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024

On top of that, thousands of plants, such as marigolds and water mints, have been rooted in the surrounding areas to boost biodiversity. —Sanam Mahoozi, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024

For this Oaxacan merchant, marigolds mean more than ever this Día de Muertos. —Christian Orozco, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024

The Umbrellas and Sparrows defeat the Guardians and then Reginald continues with his plan to let his children’s life forces — or marigold — get sucked up to power the machine. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 7 Aug. 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