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Catkin
is always a great word to know.
So is naked seed. Does it mean:
| ovules which are unenclosed, forming on cones or stalks |
| form of a diploid plant in the alternation of generations that produces asexual spores |
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Word Origin & History
catkin
1578, from Du. katteken "flowering stem of willow, hazel, etc.," lit. "kitten," dim. of katte "cat." So called for their soft, furry appearance.
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catkin  (kāt'kĭn) Pronunciation Key
A long, thin, indeterminate inflorescence of tiny, petalless flowers growing on willows, birches, oaks, poplars, and certain other trees. The flowers on a catkin are either all male or all female. The female flowers are usually pollinated by the wind. Also called ament. See illustration at inflorescence. |
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