catkin

/'kætkin/
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catkin

The willow tree's branches are covered in soft yellow catkins.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of flower cluster: A catkin is a long, thin, cylindrical cluster of small, often inconspicuous flowers, typically found on trees like willows, birches, and oaks. It lacks petals and usually hangs down from the branch.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
Advanced Usage
  • "To bear catkins": Describes a tree that produces this type of inflorescence.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ament: (noun) Another, more technical botanical term for a catkin.
  • Catkinate: (adj) An adjective form meaning resembling or pertaining to a catkin (less common).
Synonyms
  • Inflorescence: A general term for the complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers.
  • Spike: A type of inflorescence with sessile flowers arranged along an unbranched axis, similar in form but not necessarily hanging.
Related Phrases
  • Pendulous catkin: A catkin that hangs down loosely.
catkin

The willow tree's branches are covered in soft yellow catkins.

Noun
  1. a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence

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