goldenrod

goldenrod [gohl-duh n-rod] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. any composite plant of the genus Solidago, most species of which bear numerous small, yellow flower heads.
2. a strong to vivid yellow.

adjective

3. of the color goldenrod.

Origin of goldenrod First recorded in 1560–70; golden + rod Examples from the Web for goldenrod Historical Examples of goldenrod

Just outside the gate was a little wilderness of goldenrod and asters.

A Bookful of Girls

Anna Fuller

Look at the seeds of the boneset, joe-pye-weed, milkweed, and goldenrod!

The Fall of the Year

Dallas Lore Sharp

The window-seats were filled with bracken, fern, and goldenrod.

From Gretna Green to Land’s End

Katharine Lee Bates

Stud remembered to bring in frosty asters and goldenrod to Sarah.

Plowing On Sunday

Sterling North

Sure at last that the miracle had happened, he scuttled into the goldenrod.

Double Challenge

James Arthur Kjelgaard

British Dictionary definitions for goldenrod goldenrod noun

1. any plant of the genus Solidago, of North America, Europe, and Asia, having spikes made up of inflorescences of minute yellow florets: family Asteraceae (composites)See also yellowweed
2. any of various similar related plants, such as Brachychaeta sphacelata (false goldenrod) of the southern US

Word Origin and History for goldenrod n.

1560s, from golden + rod.