noun

marigold

MAR-ih-gohld

Marigold (noun) means a garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant. Example: “She planted a row of marigolds along the edge of the vegetable patch.”

noun

A garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant.

"She planted a row of marigolds along the edge of the vegetable patch."

"Marigolds are said to keep aphids away from tomatoes."

A rubber glove worn for washing up or household cleaning (from the well-known brand).

"He pulled on a pair of marigolds before tackling the dishes."

adj

Having the bright yellowish-orange colour of a marigold flower.

"The sunset faded into a deep marigold glow."

How to use marigold

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bright orange-yellow garden flower, or the colour itself, or (informally) a rubber cleaning glove.

Common pairings

a bed of marigolds marigold petals a pair of marigolds

Word forms

more marigold comparative, Marigolds plural, most marigold superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English, combining "Mary" (the Virgin Mary) with an old word for the flower, "golde."

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “marigold” mean?

The word “marigold” means a garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant. In plain terms, a bright orange-yellow garden flower, or the colour itself, or (informally) a rubber cleaning glove.

How do you pronounce “marigold”?

“Marigold” is pronounced MAR-ih-gohld (/ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ in IPA).

How do you use “marigold” in a sentence?

Here is “marigold” used in a sentence: “She planted a row of marigolds along the edge of the vegetable patch.”

What part of speech is “marigold”?

Depending on how it is used, “marigold” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “marigold” come from?

The word “marigold” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, combining "Mary" (the Virgin Mary) with an old word for the flower, "golde.".

How many meanings does “marigold” have?

“Marigold” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a garden plant with round, bright orange or yellow flowers, often grown as a border or companion plant.