This is the 4963rd most frequent Japanese word.
穂
"穂" means "ear (of grain)" or "spire."
In this sentence, '穂' refers to the 'ears' of rice plants, denoting the part that bears grains.
稲の穂が黄金色に輝いています。
The ears of rice glow in golden color.
Here, '穂' is used to describe the spikes or flower clusters formed by grasses and some plants.
夏の終わりには、草花が新たな穂をつけます。
At the end of summer, grasses and flowers produce new spikes.
In this context, '穂' indicates the spikes of wheat, emphasizing its natural beauty and agricultural significance.