Goldilocks (Noun)
Meaning
Early-flowering perennial of southern and southeastern Europe with flower heads resembling those of goldenrod.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener carefully transplanted the goldilocks into a sunny spot in the garden where it could thrive.
- In the spring, the meadows were ablaze with the bright yellow blooms of goldilocks.
- The park ranger identified the unusual flower as goldilocks, a perennial native to southern Europe.
- The nursery offered a variety of goldilocks plants for sale, each with slightly different characteristics.
- A patch of goldilocks bloomed in the crack of the sidewalk, bringing a burst of color to the urban landscape.