solidago


sol·i·da·go

noun \ˌsä-lə-ˈdā-(ˌ)gō, -ˈdä-\
plural sol·i·da·gos

Definition of SOLIDAGO

: any of a genus (Solidago) of chiefly North American composite herbs including the typical goldenrods

Origin of SOLIDAGO

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

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