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marigold

(UK, slang, obsolete) A million pounds sterling.

ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊldDocumented since 1400sCurrent104 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~1400 · 1 year of recorded use
1400Born2026: 5 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(UK, slang, obsolete) A million pounds sterling.

A piece of marigold or bay leaf was imbedded in the metal, and over it a carbuncle or chrysolite was placed.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

Any of the Old World plants, of the genus , with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

A piece of marigold or bay leaf was imbedded in the metal, and over it a carbuncle or chrysolite was placed.
Origin: From , marygoldye, from. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Marigold means: Any of the Old World plants, of the genus , with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. This is a food-related word and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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marigold means: Any of the Old World plants, of the genus , with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • Marigold seeing me post everyone but her, because she not a lewd muse:

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Spring ephemeral wildflowers today. 1. Jack-in-the-pulpit. 2. Red trillium. 3. Large white trillium. 4. Marsh marigold.

    Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

Any of the New World plants, of the genus , with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

Native Americans introduced whites and slaves to several edible greens including marigold, milkweed, and pokeweed (Whit 2007).
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  • MATCH CUT TO: a Marigold glove eerily rotating through space

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Utami Hayashishita is going for the freelance route after she leaves MARIGOLD according to her dad. ameblo.jp/big-daddy040... #pw_mg 🤼‍♀️🇯🇵

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • Future Food Quick Bites: Beyond Meat x Taco Bell, Crowdfunding Galore & Marigold Protein ->Green Queen | More on "Plant-based food innovation roundup" at BigEarthData.ai | #Food

    Bluesky· May 2026
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