catnep

catnep
noun
see catnip

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catˈmint, catˈnep or catˈnip noun
A mint-like labiate plant (Nepeta cataria) attractive to cats
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Main Entry:cat

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • catnep — n. type of strongly scented plant which cats like (also catnip) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • catnep — cat·nep …   English syllables

  • catnep, catnip — SYN: cataria …   Medical dictionary

  • cataria — The dried flowering tops of Nepeta c. (family Labiatae); an emmenagogue and antispasmodic; also reported to produce psychic effects. SYN: catnep, catnip. [L. cattus, male cat (post class)] * * * ca·tar·ia kə tar ē ə n 1) CATNIP 2) the dried… …   Medical dictionary

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