Aztec marigold
- noun
- /ˈæz.tɛk ˈmɛr.ɪ.ɡoʊld/
- US
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cempasúchil
- She cultivated Aztec marigold in her greenhouse, enjoying their large, golden blossoms.
Examples
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The traditional festival was adorned with Aztec marigold blooms, symbolizing the sun and life.
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Many gardeners plant Aztec marigold to add vibrant color to their flower beds in summer.
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The Aztec marigold blooms beautifully in the spring.
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I planted several Aztec marigolds in my garden.
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Many gardeners plant Aztec marigold to add vibrant color to their flower beds in summer.
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She cultivated Aztec marigold in her greenhouse, enjoying their large, golden blossoms.
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The traditional festival was adorned with Aztec marigold blooms, symbolizing the sun and life.
Synonyms
A plant people grow in gardens that has large yellow or orange flowers
A tall garden plant with bright yellow or orange flowers
A tall annual plant with large bright yellow or orange flower heads often called African marigold
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is a straightforward noun–noun combination: 'Aztec' indicates origin/cultural association and 'marigold' names the flower, so a learner knowing both words can infer it is a marigold related to the Aztecs or Mexico. This is a literal, compositional naming pattern common across languages and not idiomatic, making it immediately comprehensible to B1 learners.
Etymology
Aztec marigold comes from the bright orange marigolds the Aztec people in Mexico used in festivals and ceremonies. Because the flowers were seen as guides for the dead and symbols of the 'sun' and 'life', people grew them for special events, so the name now refers to the large, showy plant people grow to decorate gardens.
