African marigold
- noun
- /ˈæfrɪkən ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/
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cempasúchil
- The bright petals of the African marigold attract butterflies to the garden.
Examples
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She planted an African marigold border along the walkway for a burst of color.
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African marigold seeds should be sown in early spring for summer blooms.
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The African marigold blooms beautifully in the summer.
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I planted several African marigolds in my garden.
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The garden was brightened by the vibrant yellow African marigold plants that bloomed all summer.
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She planted African marigold seeds to add color to her backyard during the spring.
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In many cultures, African marigold flowers are used in celebrations for their beauty and symbolism.
Synonyms
A tall annual plant with large bright yellow or orange flower heads often called African marigold
A bushy annual plant with large yellow or orange flowers used in gardens
A plant people grow in gardens that has large yellow or orange flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'African' qualifies the noun 'marigold', so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a kind or variety of marigold associated with Africa. This follows a common cross-linguistic naming pattern, making the meaning derivable from the constituents even if botanical origin or naming history is more complex.
Etymology
African marigold comes from Mexico, but the name may come from early European traders who brought tall, bright marigold plants to Europe through Africa. That's why the name stuck to this tall, showy garden flower.
