Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: marguerite
IPA transcription: [m,ɑɹɡɚ'it]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: marguerite, marguerite_daisy, Paris_daisy, Chrysanthemum_frutescens, Argyranthemum_frutescens
    Meaning: perennial subshrub of the Canary Islands having usually pale yellow daisylike flowers; often included in genus Chrysanthemum
  • Synonyms: oxeye_daisy, ox-eyed_daisy, marguerite, moon_daisy, white_daisy, Leucanthemum_vulgare, Chrysanthemum_leucanthemum
    Meaning: tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
Usage examples
  • "Poor Marguerite!
  • "Is it Marguerite?"
  • Marguerite started.
  • "Are you ill, Marguerite?
  • "What is that?" asked Marguerite.
  • Marguerite tore open the envelope.
  • "Who gave you this packet?" asked Marguerite.
  • Marguerite was gazing out towards the sunset.
  • The groom went, and Marguerite turned to Suzanne.
  • Marguerite's heart was beating well-nigh to bursting.