catkin, ament
(noun) a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
• ament
• amentum
• raceme
• spike
• 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
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
