ament

noun

ˈa-mənt How to pronounce ament (audio) ˈā- How to pronounce ament (audio)
: catkin
amentiferous
ˌa-mən-ˈti-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce ament (audio)
ˌā-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin amentum, from Latin, thong, strap

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ament was in 1783

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“Ament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ament. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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