marigold
English
/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/, /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/, /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/
noun
Definitions
- Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- (alt form) Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English marigolde.
Origin
Middle English
marigolde
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Cognates and derived terms
- pot English
- pot marigold English
- marigolde Middle English