Definition of Ament

1. Noun. A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence.

Exact synonyms: Catkin
Generic synonyms: Inflorescence
Derivative terms: Amentaceous

Definition of Ament

1. n. A species of inflorescence; a catkin.

Definition of Ament

1. a mentally deficient person [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ament

1. A species of inflorescence; a catkin. "The globular ament of a buttonwood." (Coues) Origin: L. Amentum thong or strap. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ament

amenity
amenorrhea
amenorrhea
amenorrheal
amenorrheas
amenorrheic
amenorrhoea
amenorrhoea
amenorrhoea-galactorrhoea syndrome
amenorrhoeal
amenorrhoeal
amenorrhoeic
amens
amensalism
ament (current term)
ament (current term)
amenta
amentaceous
amentaceous
amental
amentia
amentia
amential
amentias
Amentiferae
amentiferous
amentiferous
amentiform
aments
amentum

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