marigold

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a plant with conspicuous yellow, orange, or reddish flowers, especially a Tagetes or Calendula

   Orange marigolds formed a bright border around the vegetable garden.

2. 2
   noun

   a rich yellow-orange colour resembling a marigold flower

   The fabric was dyed a deep marigold.

3. 3
   adj

   having a rich yellow-orange colour

   A marigold scarf brightened her dark winter coat.

From Middle English marigolde, traditionally understood as Mary's gold, linking the flower with the Virgin Mary, plus gold for its colour. English marigold now covers several yellow or orange flowering plants, especially Tagetes and Calendula.

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