goldenrod
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Definition of goldenrod
: any of numerous chiefly North American composite perennial herbs (genus Solidago) with small heads of usually yellow late-blooming flowers often clustered in panicles â compare rayless goldenrod
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The little critters create pockets of abnormal growthâcalled gallsâon goldenrod plants, living and feeding on them from the inside. — Scientific American, "Ballistic Maggots, Synthetic Winks and Why Youâre Not Goop: This Weekâs Best Science GIFs," 9 Aug. 2019 At this point, the only thing on the bottom of Pigs Eye Lake is muck and goldenrod plants which are remnants of when the area was a meadow and wetland. — Letter Writers, Twin Cities, "Letters: The goal of the Pigâs Eye Lake island project," 7 Aug. 2019 Done introducing the goldenrod to the roadside society of asters. — Jessica Hornik, National Review, "August," 25 July 2019 My team uses glass paint to make: Christmas lights in unusual colorsâwarm cinnamon red, wintry loden green, goldenrod. — Rima Suqi, WSJ, "Holiday Entertaining Tips From the Party Planner to Presidents," 16 Nov. 2018 Ciaraâs Toni Maticevski Fall 2018 gown was a showstopper, thanks to its asymmetrical design, goldenrod color, and impossibly high, thigh-baring slit. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Ciara and Russell Wilson Were the ESPYsâ Best-Dressed Couple," 19 July 2018 Below are 19 skin-care products that utilize power the goldenrod spice. — Allure, "Derms Explain the Skin-Clearing Benefits of Turmeric," 9 Oct. 2018 In the living room, the designer toned down the parchment and goldenrod walls, traded out heavy gold silk-taffeta curtains for the same design in lighter-weight linen, and painted the fireplace and terra-cotta mirrors above it to mimic stone. — Kathleen Hackett, ELLE Decor, "Return Engagement," 7 June 2012 Single and mixed bouquets of red, yellow and white carnations, purple roses, goldenrod, chubby pink ranunculus, delicate Queen Anneâs lace and buttery acacia stand in tall, cylindrical glass vases. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Dan McCleary's paintings: Life at its peak beauty, but then what?," 14 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'goldenrod.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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goldenrod
noun
English Language Learners Definition of goldenrod
: a type of wild plant that has large groups of yellow flowers
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goldenrod
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Kids Definition of goldenrod
: a plant with tall stiff stems topped with clusters of tiny yellow flowers
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