marguerite

See also: Marguerite

English

Etymology

From French marguerite. Doublet of Margaret (and various forms, q.v.), margarita, margarite, and Margherita, and related to margarine.

Pronunciation

Noun

marguerite (plural marguerites)

  1. An oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).
  2. A shrub with daisy-like flowers, Argyranthemum frutescens
  3. The China aster.

Translations

See also

French

Etymology

From Latin margarīta (pearl), from Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /maʁ.ɡə.ʁit/
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Noun

marguerite f (plural marguerites)

  1. marguerite
  2. (nautical) messenger

Derived terms

  • margueritelle

Descendants

  • English: marguerite

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