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Definition of mexican marigold
mexican marigold
Plural:Mexican marigolds
mexican marigold Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A strongly aromatic flowering plant (genus Tagetes, especially Tagetes erecta) native to Mexico and Central America, characterized by large, vibrant yellow or orange blooms and widely cultivated for ornamental, medicinal, and cultural purposes.
Example
"During the Day of the Dead celebrations, families scatter the vibrant petals of the Mexican marigold to create pathways that guide the spirits of their ancestors home."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The phrase combines the proper adjective 'Mexican', denoting its native origin in Mexico and Central America, and the noun 'marigold', derived from Middle English 'Marygould' (referring to the Virgin Mary and the flower's golden color).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mexican marigold. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mexican marigold