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Definition of wingstem

wingstem

/ˈwɪŋˌstɛm/
wing · stem
Plural:wingstems
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wingstem Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A tall perennial plant native to central and eastern North America, belonging to the aster family, characterized by late-summer yellow flowers and distinctive wing-like, leafy ridges running longitudinally down its stems.

Example

"The meadow was filled with goldenrod and wingstem, providing an abundant source of late-season nectar for local pollinators."

• Nearby Words

wings
wingspan
wingspread
wingstem
wingsuit
wingtip
wink

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound formed from 'wing' and 'stem', referring to the characteristic longitudinal flanges or leafy ridges of tissue that run down the stalks of the plant.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wingstem. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wingstem
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