marigold: [14] The Old English term for this yellow-to-orange-flowered plant was golde, which was presumably derived from gold, in allusion to the colour. In the Middle Ages the name Mary (no doubt a reference to the Virgin Mary) was added to it. Another English word based ultimately on Mary is marionette [17], which was borrowed from a French word derived from the diminutive form Marion.
marigold (n.)
late 14c., marygolde, from Mary (probably a reference to the Virgin) + gold, for color. The Old English name for the flower was simply golde.
Marigold 英文释义
1. any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
Marigold 双语例句
1. Xanthophyll from the marigold flower is a potent antioxidant.
金盏花中萃取出来的叶黄素是一种很有效的抗氧化物.
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2. Marigold and Apricot . Soothing Chamomile makes it ideal to calm and protect.