yellowtop

noun

1
a
: any of several goldenrods
especially : early goldenrod
sometimes plural but singular in construction
2
: any of several plant diseases characterized by yellowing of the upper foliage: such as
a
: a disease of alfalfa of undetermined cause characterized by a pronounced yellowing of the upper portions of affected plants
b
: a yellowing of alfalfa tops caused by the punctures of the potato leafhopper

Word History

Etymology

yellow entry 1 + top

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“Yellowtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yellowtop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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