solidago

noun sol·i·da·go \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

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

Medical Dictionary

noun sol·i·da·go \ˌsäl-ə-ˈdā-(ˌ)gō, -ˈdäg-(ˌ)ō\

capitalized : a genus of chiefly North American composite herbs including the typical goldenrods

plural sol·i·da·gos : any plant of the genus Solidago

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