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calendula

/kælˈɛndʒələ/ noun · British & US
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What does calendula mean?

noun

A genus of daisy-like flowers, often used in herbal medicine and as a dye plant. The name is derived from the Latin word for 'beautiful' or 'pretty'.

Example

"The gardener used calendula petals to create a natural dye for the fabric."

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