cat|kin

cat|kin
cat|kin «KAT kihn», noun.
the soft, downy or scaly, pointed cluster of flowers, having no petals, which grows on the willow, birch, alder, and poplar; ament; cattail. Catkins grow from the apex, have unisexual flowers, and usually drop off after flowering. »

The pussy willow develops furry catkins and its twigs are often used as decorations (E. L. Little).

[< cat < kin]

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