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Definition of Catkin

1. Noun. A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence.

Definition of Catkin

1. n. An ament; a species of inflorescence, consisting of a slender axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar, and (as to the staminate flowers) in the chestnut, oak, hickory, etc. -- so called from its resemblance to a cat's tail. See Illust. of Ament.

Definition of Catkin

1. Noun. (botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of a slender axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar. ¹

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Definition of Catkin

1. a flower cluster [n -S]

Medical Definition of Catkin

1. A spike in which the flowers are unisexual and without conspicuous perianth. (16 Mar 1998)

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