marigolds
nounUK /ˈmærɪɡəʊldz/
US /ˈmærɪɡoʊldz/
Marigolds are bright yellow or orange flowers that grow in gardens.
The garden was full of yellow marigolds in the summer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A type of plant in the daisy family often used to keep bugs away.
Farmers plant marigolds next to tomatoes to protect them.
3. A golden-orange color, like the flower.
She painted the wall a warm marigold shade.
4. A flower used in festivals and decorations in some countries.
They hung strings of marigolds for the celebration.