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goldencarpet

goldencarpet noun: a mat-forming polygonaceous plant of species Gilmania luteola, sole species of genus Gilmania.

goldencarpet: a mat-forming polygonaceous plant of species Gilmania luteola, sole species of genus Gilmania
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Noun

goldencarpet (uncountable)

  1. A mat-forming polygonaceous plant of species Gilmania luteola, sole species of genus Gilmania.

Origin of goldencarpet

From golden + carpet, inspired by Golden Canyon in Death Valley, where it was found.

Questions about goldencarpet

What does goldencarpet mean?
Goldencarpet means a mat-forming polygonaceous plant of species Gilmania luteola, sole species of genus Gilmania.
What part of speech is goldencarpet?
Goldencarpet is a noun.

Words near goldencarpet in the dictionary

  1. Goldenbergs
  2. goldenberries
  3. goldenberry
  4. goldenbush
  5. goldenbushes
  6. goldencarpet
  7. goldenchain
  8. goldenchain tree
  9. goldenchain trees
  10. goldenchains
  11. Goldendale

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