common marigold
- noun
- /ˈkɑːmən ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/
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caléndula
- The common marigold adds a splash of vibrant color to gardens throughout the summer.
Examples
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The common marigold blooms beautifully in the summer.
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We planted a row of common marigolds along the walkway to deter pests.
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Herbalists often use common marigold petals in natural skin treatments.
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Many gardeners love the common marigold for its vibrant colors.
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The garden was vibrant with the bright yellow flowers of the common marigold.
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She planted common marigold in her flower bed for its beautiful color and medicinal uses.
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In the summer, the common marigold blooms attract various pollinators to the garden.
Synonyms
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7.5
A small plant with bright yellow or orange flowers used in medicine and food
A garden plant with bright yellow or orange flowers used in teas and skin creams
A plant with bright yellow or orange flowers often grown in gardens and used in herbal teas
A common garden plant with bright yellow or orange flowers
A small garden flower with bright orange or yellow petals that blooms in summer
How Common
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2.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a marigold that is common/widely grown' is directly and compositionally derived from 'common' (ordinary, widespread) + 'marigold' (a cultivated plant), so a learner who knows both words can infer the referent. Adjective+noun species or varietal names are a regular, cross-linguistic naming pattern, making this MWE immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
The name common marigold comes from its bright golden flowers and an old phrase, 'Mary's gold', because people long ago gave the blooms to the Virgin Mary. That's why the plant is remembered as a bright garden flower often called 'calendula' and used in simple skin remedies.