Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae — flowering plants often called (along with those of the related genus Calendula) marigolds.

Etymologies

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From an Etruscan deity called Tages, named by botanist Carl von Linnaeus (1707–1778).

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Examples

  • At least in the US, marigold refers to the species Tagetes, which is known in French as Oeuillet D'Inde.

    souci - French Word-A-Day 2008

  • At least in the US, marigold refers to the species Tagetes, which is known in French as Oeuillet D'Inde.

    souci - French Word-A-Day 2008

  • The Calendula originates from the Mediterranean basin, the Tagetes from the Americas.

    souci - French Word-A-Day 2008

  • Two types of marigold seeds have been sown here in the Fairegarden, Tagetes patula ‘Queen Sophia’ and T.

    Zoom « Fairegarden 2009

  • ‘Penelope’, Dahlia ‘Gallery Cobra’, annual Dianthus, Zinnia, marigold, Tagetes cross between Queen Sophia and Tiger Eye, I need to name this, how about T.

    November Dreams Bloom Day « Fairegarden 2009

  • A cross between Tagetes. patula ‘Queen Sophia’ and T.

    The Prettiest Thing « Fairegarden 2009

  • I became a group of Tagetes lemmonii Mexican marigold and experienced life forms around as energetic wave forms, with feelings and purpose, touching me in friendly or neutral ways.

    When Animals Speak Penelope Smith 2009

  • A spot of luck happened with this self sown marigold love child of Queen Sophia, Tagetes patula ‘Queen Sophia’.

    Lucky Day « Fairegarden 2008

  • The marigold, Tagetes patula ‘Queen Sophia’ is a dusky orange that has self sown in the garden here and is welcome everywhere.

    Orange You Glad « Fairegarden 2008

  • The Calendula originates from the Mediterranean basin, the Tagetes from the Americas.

    souci - French Word-A-Day 2008

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