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golden aster

golden aster

7.5
A North American plant with bright yellow flowers like a daisy
  • noun
  • /ˈɡoʊldən ˈæstər/
  • US
translation icon : aster dorado
  • We identified a rare variety of golden aster during our hike in the national park.

Examples

  • The fields were dotted with golden aster as summer approached its peak.

  • Gardeners often plant golden aster for its bright yellow blooms.

  • Look at that stunning golden aster over there!

  • The golden aster blooms in late summer.

  • The golden aster blooms beautifully in the summer, brightening up the garden with its vibrant yellow flowers.

  • During my hike, I spotted a patch of golden asters growing along the trail, attracting many bees and butterflies.

  • In the wildflower meadow, the golden aster stood out with its cheerful, sun-like blossoms among other plants.

Synonyms

Chrysopsis
vsgolden aster
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that often grows in sandy soil

is the common name for several individual species rather than the scientific genus

Surface Forms

golden aster singular
golden asters plural

Morphology

golden + aster

The meaning is directly compositional: 'golden' specifies the color/quality and 'aster' names the flower, so the phrase denotes an aster that is golden/yellow. This adjective+noun structure is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Golden aster is a simple picture: golden for the bright yellow color and aster from a word for 'star' because the flower heads look like small stars. That's why the name refers to these yellow, star-like flowers.