English Explanatory Dictionary

marigold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
  2. Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
  3. A million pounds sterling.
  4. Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)
adj
  1. Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.
name
  1. A female given name.
noun
  1. A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ en-ne-marigold.ogg En-us-marigold.ogg

Word forms

marigold marigolds more marigold most marigold

Etymology

From Middle English marigolde, marygoldye, from Mary (referring to the Virgin Mary) + Middle English golde (“marigold”).

Derived words

African marigold Aztec marigold bur marigold corn marigold desert marigold fig marigold French marigold marigolded marigold window marsh marigold Mexican marigold pot marigold sea-marigold
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