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Definition of solidago
solidago
/ˌsɑːlɪˈdeɪɡoʊ/
sol · i · da · go
Plural:solidagos
solidago Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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1
Any perennial herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Solidago in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native primarily to North America and commonly known as goldenrod, cultivated for its dense, plume-like clusters of bright yellow late-summer and autumn blossoms.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin solidago, derived from Classical Latin solidare ('to make whole, strengthen, or heal'), in reference to the traditional medicinal use of goldenrod leaves to heal wounds.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solidago. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solidago