kissanminttu — meaning in English

English meaning

• catnip noun A minty plant (Nepeta cataria) whose scent triggers playful, euphoric behavior in cats.

Senses

kissanminttu is used for these senses in English:

• catnip Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
• nepeta (botany) Any plant of the genus Nepeta of flowering plants, including catnip.

catnip — full definition

1. noun A minty plant (Nepeta cataria) whose scent triggers playful, euphoric behavior in cats.
2. noun Something irresistibly appealing or exciting.

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