goldenrod

/ˈɡoʊldənˌrɑd/
noun
  1. A tall plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn, common in North America.
    • Many people think goldenrod causes hay fever, but ragweed is usually the real culprit.
    • Goldenrod grows wild along the roadsides in late summer.
    • The field was full of goldenrod and purple asters.
  2. A bright yellow color, like that of the goldenrod flower.
    • The goldenrod of the sunset matched the flowers in the garden.
    • The walls were painted a cheerful goldenrod.
    • She chose a goldenrod dress for the fall wedding.
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