catkin
noun/ˈkætkɪn/
Frequency rank: #19,908 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a slim, cylindrical flower cluster that hangs from trees such as willows or birches.
Example sentence
She pointed to the willow tree and showed the children a soft catkin hanging from one branch.
Synonyms & related words
- ament
- spike
- tassel
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