marigold
noun
mari·gold
ˈmer-ə-ˌgōld 
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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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View Comments Top honors went to returning champions Japan, whose team put together a lemon, pear, marigold and chocolate granita in the shape of an Asanoha (hemp) leaf for their restaurant dessert entry.
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Just this past Halloween, Stefani shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram of the special night — she in a cowgirl costume with blood on her face next to a plaid-shirted Shelton — along with other shots, including a field of marigolds.
—Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
This is the same plant family that has more than 30,000 other species including sunflowers, dahlias, chicory, lettuce, sage, marigolds, chrysanthemums, tarragon and, of course, daisies.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Additionally, this limited-edition by Res Tribus, which pays tribute to Día de los Muertos, has been infused with marigolds, as well as Mandarin oranges, lime, and quince.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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Lilit Marcus, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Just this past Halloween, Stefani shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram of the special night — she in a cowgirl costume with blood on her face next to a plaid-shirted Shelton — along with other shots, including a field of marigolds.
—Aaron Rasmussen, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
This is the same plant family that has more than 30,000 other species including sunflowers, dahlias, chicory, lettuce, sage, marigolds, chrysanthemums, tarragon and, of course, daisies.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Additionally, this limited-edition by Res Tribus, which pays tribute to Día de los Muertos, has been infused with marigolds, as well as Mandarin oranges, lime, and quince.
—Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
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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
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