English dictionary

catkin

/'k/&/tk/I/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

noun.plant

Synonyms ament

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>Illust.</i> of <u>Ament</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913