marigold: [14] The Old English term for this yellow-to-orange-flowered plant was golde, which was presumably derived from gold, in allusion to the colour. In the Middle Ages the name Mary (no doubt a reference to the Virgin Mary) was added to it. Another English word based ultimately on Mary is marionette [17], which was borrowed from a French word derived from the diminutive form Marion.
marigold (n.)
late 14c., marygolde, from Mary (probably a reference to the Virgin) + gold, for color. The Old English name for the flower was simply golde.
实用例句
1. Xanthophyll from the marigold flower is a potent antioxidant.
金盏花中萃取出来的叶黄素是一种很有效的抗氧化物.来自互联网
2. Marigold and Apricot . Soothing Chamomile makes it ideal to calm and protect.
