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

Time Traveler
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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