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Definition of "calendula" [ca•len•du•la]

  • A Mediterranean annual plant (Calendula officinalis) in the composite family, widely cultivated for its showy, yellow or orange, rayed flower heads that were formerly used in medicine, coloring, and flavoring of food. Also called pot marigold. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "calendula" in a sentence
  • "When did marigolds aka 'stinkin' Rogers' become known as calendula?"
  • "For us modern day herbalists who prefer to buy our wares in natural food stores, there are wonderful marigold-based skin-care products sold under the botanical name calendula that can soothe and heal mild skin problems."
  • "Use an anti-acne serum made with herbal ingredients such as calendula and tea tree oil to reduce acne-causing bacteria."