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goldenrod
noun gold·en·rod \ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd\
: a type of wild plant that has large groups of yellow flowers
Full 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 —called also rayless goldenrod
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First Known Use of GOLDENROD
1568
Rhymes with GOLDENROD
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GOLDENROD Defined for Kids
goldenrod
noun gold·en·rod \ˈgōl-dən-ˌräd\
Definition of GOLDENROD for Kids
: a plant with tall stiff stems topped with clusters of tiny yellow flowers
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