goldenrod

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English

Inflorescences of Solidago virgaurea minuta, a goldenrod

Etymology

golden +‎ rod

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/
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Noun

goldenrod (countable and uncountable, plural goldenrods)

  1. Any tall-stemmed plant principally from genus Solidago (also Oligoneuron), usually with clusters of small yellow flowers.
  2. A golden-yellow colour, like that of the goldenrod plant.
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Adjective

goldenrod (comparative more goldenrod, superlative most goldenrod)

  1. Of a golden-yellow colour, like that of the goldenrod plant.

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