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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A yellow-flowered wildflower of the genus Solidago, named for its golden flower stalks
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- GOHL-den-rod
Goldenrod is an English name taken from the yellow-flowered wildflower of the genus Solidago, which gets its name from its golden flower stalks. It's pronounced GOHL-den-rod, and it's a vivid, plant-based pick that reads as a color as well as a flower.
Meaning & Origin of Goldenrod
Meaning: A yellow-flowered wildflower of the genus Solidago, named for its golden flower stalks.
Origin: English.
How to Pronounce Goldenrod
GOHL-den-rodIPA /ˈɡoʊldənˌrɒd/
Popularity of Goldenrod
Goldenrod does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Goldenrod mean?
A yellow-flowered wildflower of the genus Solidago, named for its golden flower stalks.
How do you pronounce Goldenrod?
Goldenrod is pronounced GOHL-den-rod (IPA: /ˈɡoʊldənˌrɒd/).
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