/ Dictionary / Index A African marigold: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Af'rican mar'igold Pronunciation: [key] a bushy composite plant, Tagetes erecta, of Mexico, having pinnate leaves and large yellow or orange flower heads. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. African mahogany African millet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language