marguerite
/,mɑ:gə'ri:t/
Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial subshrub (Argyranthemum frutescens, often formerly included in genus Chrysanthemum) native to the Canary Islands, typically having pale yellow, daisy-like flowers.
- A tall, leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial (Leucanthemum vulgare, also often placed in genus Chrysanthemum) with white, daisy-like flowers; the oxeye daisy.
Usage
- The word "marguerite" is used as a common name for specific daisy-like flowering plants. It is a countable noun.
- It is often used in gardening, horticulture, and botanical contexts to refer to these ornamental plants.
Examples
- Noun:
- She planted several marguerites in her seaside garden for a splash of summer color.
- The field was dotted with the white blooms of the common marguerite.
Advanced Usage
- "Paris daisy": A common name for the Canary Islands marguerite (), especially when used as a summer bedding plant.
- The patio containers were filled with vibrant Paris daisies.
- "oxeye daisy": A widely used common name for the Eurasian marguerite ().
- The meadow was full of oxeye daisies and buttercups.
Variants and Related Words
- Daisy (n): A general common name for many plants in the family Asteraceae with a characteristic flower structure, which includes marguerites.
- The child made a chain of daisies.
- Chrysanthemum (n): A genus of flowering plants; some marguerites were historically classified within this genus.
- Florists often use chrysanthemums in autumn arrangements.
Synonyms
- Oxeye daisy: Specifically for .
- Moon daisy: Another common name for .
- Paris daisy: Specifically for .
Noun
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perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum
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tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
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