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Catkin

noun

/ˈkæt.kɪn/

Meaning

a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees

The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.

ament, flower cluster, tassel

individual flower, single blossom

willow catkin, birch catkin, hanging catkin

The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and bu...

the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a...

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions