marguerite

/,mɑ:gə'ri:t/
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marguerite

A child picks a white marguerite from the garden.

Definition
  1. 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 .
marguerite

A child picks a white marguerite from the garden.

Noun
  1. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum
  2. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum

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