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
1
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."
2
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
1
Having the bright yellowish-orange colour of a marigold flower.
"The sunset faded into a deep marigold glow."
How to use marigold
Learner’s notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more marigold
- Superlative
- most marigold
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Etymology
From Middle English, combining "Mary" (the Virgin Mary) with an old word for the flower, "golde."
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.
