catkin in Latin
catkin in Latin is iulus — catkin means a dangling, spike-shaped cluster of small flowers without petals, found on trees such as willow and poplar.
catkin in Latin
iulus
(botany) A type of inflorescence, consisting of an axis with many unisexual apetalous flowers along its sides, as in the willow and poplar.
What does "catkin" mean?
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noun A dangling, spike-shaped cluster of small flowers without petals, found on trees such as willow and poplar.
"The willow was hung with soft gray catkins in early spring."
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catkin in a sentence
- The willow was hung with soft gray catkins in early spring.
- Hazel catkins release fine pollen when the branch is shaken.
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What is "catkin" in Latin?
"catkin" in Latin is iulus. catkin means: A dangling, spike-shaped cluster of small flowers without petals, found on trees such as willow and poplar.
How do you use "catkin" in a sentence?
Example: "The willow was hung with soft gray catkins in early spring." In Latin, "catkin" is iulus.
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