Catkin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catkin is a noun meaning (botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.
Meaning
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.
Word Forms
- catkins
Synonyms for catkin
Depending on context, synonyms include ament.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ament, pistillate, staminate, dichasium, capitulum, capitulescence.
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