amenta
|a-men-ta|
C2
/əˈmɛntə/
catkin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amenta' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amentum,' where 'amentum' meant 'thong or strap.'
Historical Evolution
'amentum' changed from the Latin word 'amentum' and eventually became the modern English word 'amenta'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'thong or strap,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'catkin or inflorescence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
amenta refers to the catkin or inflorescence of certain trees, such as willows and birches.
The willow tree produces amenta in the spring.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 23:06