marigold

noun3

1. •
   Any of the Old World plants, of the genus Calendula, 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. — 1936
2. •
   Any of the New World plants, of the genus Tagetes, with orange, yellow or reddish flowers.

   • Native Americans introduced whites and slaves to several edible greens including marigold, milkweed, and pokeweed (Whit 2007). — 2009
3. •
   (slang, no longer used) A million pounds sterling.

adjective1

1. •
   Having the color of marigolds, a bright yellowish-orange hue.

noun[usually plural]1

1. •
   (UK) A rubber glove, especially one for use in household cleaning.