Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word that refers to the sun or a sun-like object, often associated with the Virgin Mary.

“The medieval poet used the term ‘marysole’ to describe the sun’s appearance during the festival of the Assumption.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete word that refers to a sunflower or a similar bright yellow flower.

“The 17th-century herbalist described the bright yellow bloom of the marysole as a symbol of purity and innocence.”