CATKIN
catkin, ament
(noun) a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
catkin (plural catkins)
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.
Synonyms
• ament
• amentum
Coordinate terms
• raceme
• spike
Anagrams
• antick, natick
Source: Wiktionary
Cat"kin, n. Etym: [Cat + -kin.] (Bot.)
Definition: An ament; a species of inflorescence, consisting of a slender axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar, and (as to the staminate flowers) in the chestnut, oak, hickory, etc.
– so called from its resemblance to a cat's tail. See Illust. of Ament.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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