solidago

noun

sol·​i·​da·​go ˌsä-lə-ˈdā-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce solidago (audio) -ˈdä- How to pronounce solidago (audio)
plural solidagos
: any of a genus (Solidago) of chiefly North American composite herbs including the typical goldenrods

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Held in a vase, the arrangement features Gerber daisies, daisy chrysanthemums, wax flower, solidago and spray roses. Daniel Drainville, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2024 Drawing inspiration from desert oases, the Wild About U Bouquet is arranged with some of The Bouqs Co.’s favorite flowers and plants, including alstroemeria, solidago, and aster, according to the brand. Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2024 The only difference being flower shop solidago has the allergens bred out of it. Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 28 Aug. 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Medieval Latin soldago, an herb reputed to heal wounds, from soldare to make whole, from Latin solidare, from solidus solid

First Known Use

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of solidago was circa 1771

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Cite this Entry

“Solidago.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solidago. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

solidago

noun
1
capitalized : a genus of chiefly North American composite herbs including the typical goldenrods
2
plural solidagos : any plant of the genus Solidago
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