pot marigold
- noun
- /pɑt ˈmɛrɪˌɡoʊld/
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caléndula
- The bright yellow flowers of the pot marigold attract bees and butterflies to the garden.
- pot marigold (calendula)
Examples
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The pot marigold blooms beautifully in spring.
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The pot marigold is often used in herbal remedies for its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Bright orange pot marigold flowers added a cheerful touch to the garden border.
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She grows pot marigolds every summer and uses the petals to decorate salads.
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I planted pot marigolds in my garden this year.
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In her herb garden, she planted pot marigold alongside tomatoes and basil for a colorful display.
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During the summer, the pot marigold blooms continuously, adding vibrant color to flower beds.
Synonyms
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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 garden plant with bright yellow or orange flowers that people use for skin care
A plant with bright yellow or orange flowers often grown in gardens and used in herbal teas
A small garden flower with bright orange or yellow petals that blooms in summer
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is a literal noun+noun combination: 'pot' (a plant container) + 'marigold' (a yellow/orange garden flower), so the meaning 'a marigold associated with pots/garden cultivation' is directly inferable from the parts. This follows normal English compounding patterns and is likely comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Pot marigold may get its name from how people used the flowers long ago: the bright orange petals were put into cooking and medicine 'pots', or the plant was often grown in small pots, and the word marigold comes from the old name 'Mary's gold'. So the name helps you remember a small, golden garden flower we still call pot marigold today.