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african marigold

Af·ri·can mar·i·gold
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [af-ri-kuh n mar-i-gohld]
    • /ˈæf rɪ kən ˈmær ɪˌgoʊld/
    • /ˈæf.rɪ.kən ˈmær.ɪ.ɡəʊld/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [af-ri-kuh n mar-i-gohld]
    • /ˈæf rɪ kən ˈmær ɪˌgoʊld/

Definitions of african marigold words

  • noun african marigold a tropical American plant, Tagetes erecta, cultivated for its yellow or orange flower heads and strongly scented foliage: family Asteraceae (composites) 3
  • noun african marigold a bushy composite plant, Tagetes erecta, of Mexico, having pinnate leaves and large yellow or orange flower heads. 1
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Origin of african marigold

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for African marigold

noun
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african marigold popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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