marigold

Etymology

Middle English Mary (“referring to the Virgin Mary”) + golde (“marigold”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/, IPA^(key): /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/

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  (Mary–marry–merry distinction)

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  (Mary–marry–merry merger)

Noun

marigold (plural marigolds)

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. Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)

Adjective

marigold (comparative more marigold, superlative most marigold)

1. Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.

See also

• Marigold on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

Anagrams

• Grimaldo