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marigold
English
Etymology
From Middle English marigolde, marygoldye, from Mary (“referring to the Virgin Mary”) + golde (“marigold”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?mæ?.?????ld/
- (US) IPA(key): /?mæ?.???o?ld/, IPA(key): /?m??.???o?ld/
- (Mary–marry–merry distinction)
- (Mary–marry–merry merger)
Noun
marigold (plural marigolds)
- Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.
- Alternative form of Marigold (rubber glove for cleaning)
Derived terms
Translations
Adjective
marigold (comparative more marigold, superlative most marigold)
- Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.
See also
- Marigold on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
- Grimaldo
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daisy
English
Alternative forms
- daisie, daysie
Etymology
From Middle English dayesye, from Old English dæ?es ?age (“daisy”, literally “day's eye”) due to the flowers closing their blossoms during night. The rhyming slang comes from daisy roots for boots.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /?de?.zi/
- Rhymes: -e?zi
Noun
daisy (plural daisies)
- A wild flowering plant Bellis perennis of the Asteraceae family, with a yellow head and white petals
- Many other flowering plants of various species.
- (Cockney rhyming slang) A boot or other footwear.
Derived terms
Translations
References
- daisy on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Anagrams
- I'd say, Sayid, diyas
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