Meaning of marguerite in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌmɑrɡ(j)əˈrit/

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1. Noun

   marguerite

   Etymology

   early 17th century: French equivalent of the given name Margaret

   Definitions

   1. tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers

   Examples

   • « widely naturalized »
   • « often placed in genus Chrysanthemum »
2. 2. perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers

   Examples

   • « often included in genus Chrysanthemum »