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Definition of marguerite

marguerite

/ˌmɑːr.ɡəˈriːt/
mar · gue · rite

Plural:marguerites
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• noun

1

A perennial flowering plant of the aster family (Argyranthemum frutescens), native to the Canary Islands, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and characterized by its large, white, yellow, or pink daisy-like flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a border of white marguerites to brighten up the edge of the stone patio."


2

The common oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), a widespread European and temperate Asian meadow plant characterized by white ray petals and a central yellow disc.

Example

"As the children ran through the wild summer meadow, they gathered a large bouquet of marguerites."

• Rhymes for marguerite

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French 'marguerite' (meaning pearl or daisy), derived from Latin 'margarita' (pearl), ultimately from Ancient Greek 'margarítēs' (pearl).

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