catnip
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Noun — A minty plant (Nepeta cataria) whose scent triggers playful, euphoric behavior in cats.
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Etymology
From cat + nip (an old word related to mint), reflecting the plant's powerful effect on cats.
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What does “catnip” mean?
The word “catnip” means a minty plant (Nepeta cataria) whose scent triggers playful, euphoric behavior in cats. In plain terms, the plant that makes cats go wild, or figuratively, anything people find impossible to resist.
How do you pronounce “catnip”?
“Catnip” is pronounced KAT-nihp (/ˈkætnɪp/ in IPA).
How do you use “catnip” in a sentence?
Here is “catnip” used in a sentence: “We sprinkled catnip on the new scratching post to get her interested.”
What part of speech is “catnip”?
“Catnip” is a noun.
How many meanings does “catnip” have?
“Catnip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a minty plant (Nepeta cataria) whose scent triggers playful, euphoric behavior in cats.