catkin

Meanings

• noun

  A catkin is a type of inflorescence, which is a flowering structure, in which the flowers are arranged on a long, thin axis, often pendulous.

  - "The willow tree is covered in catkins in the spring."
  - "The catkin of the hazel tree is an important food source for bees."

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Synonyms

ament , amentum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with catkin
kin , win , begin

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Variants

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ament , catkin , catkins

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Etymology

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From Old English cat, 'young cat' + kin, 'family'. The term was originally used to refer to the young shoots of trees bearing the inflorescence.

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Trivia

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1. Catkins are often the first sign of spring in many parts of the world.

2. The catkin of the hazel tree is also known as a 'lmb' or 'lmbos', which is the source of hazelnuts.

3. Some trees, such as the alder, have both male and female catkins on the same tree.

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Related Concepts

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1. inflorescence: A specialized flowering structure in which the individual flowers are arranged in a distinctive way.

2. pendulous: Hanging down from a support, often in the form of a long, thin structure.

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Culture

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In literature, catkins are often used as a symbol of renewal and rebirth, as they appear in the spring before the leaves. In art, catkins are sometimes used to represent the delicate beauty of nature.

How to Memorize "catkin"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin branch covered in small, delicate flowers. These are the catkins.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'renewal'. Catkins represent renewal and new growth in nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Cats in Trees, Kin Hang' to remember that catkin starts with the letter 'k'.

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