Meaning and Origin
What does the name Marigold mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
Note: ☞ There are several yellow-flowered plants of different genera bearing this name; as, the African marigoldorFrench marigold of the genus Tagetes, of which several species and many varieties are found in gardens. They are mostly strong-smelling herbs from South America and Mexico: bur marigold, of the genus Bidens; corn marigold, of the genus Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum segetum, a pest in the cornfields of Italy); fig marigold, of the genus Mesembryanthemum; marsh marigold, of the genus Caltha Caltha palustris), commonly known in America as the cowslip. See Marsh Marigold.
Etymology: Mary + gold
- Any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
Middle English Mary (“referring to the Virgin Mary”) + golde (“marigold”).
- Any garden flower plant of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- Any plant of the genus Tagetes, a flowering plant with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)