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Added 9 October 2026

marigold

/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ noun

In Latin: caltha Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about marigold at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers.

Origin

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

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