noun
marigold
MAR-ih-gohld
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
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."