catkin, ament
(noun) a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ament (plural aments)
A catkin or amentum.
ament (plural aments)
A congenital idiot.
• Manet, Nemat, ant'em, antem, manet, meant, menat, menta, nemat-
Source: Wiktionary
Am"ent, n. Etym: [L. amentum thong or strap.] (Bot.)
Definition: A species of inflorescence; a catkin. The globular ament of a buttonwood. Coues.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
28 April 2024
(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
