marguerite
n. countablen. a type of flower that looks like a large white daisy with a yellow center. It grows on a bush and is often used in gardens because it stays pretty for a long time.
n. a perennial plant of the aster family, specifically Argyranthemum frutescens, characterized by white ray florets and a yellow central disc. Often cultivated as an ornamental shrub in temperate climates.
She planted a row of white marguerites along the garden fence.
The florist suggested using marguerites for the centerpiece because their sturdy stems hold up well in water.
In the mild coastal climate, the marguerites flourished into dense, woody shrubs covered in a profusion of daisy-like blooms that lasted well into the autumn months.
Borrowed from French Marguerite in the 1860s. Doublet of Margaret, ultimately from the Ancient Greek μαργαρίτης (margarítēs, “pearl”).
Often used interchangeably with 'oxeye daisy' in common speech, though botanically distinct.