amentaceous


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am·en·ta·ceous

 (ăm′ən-tā′shəs, ā′mən-)
adj.
1. Resembling or consisting of a catkin.
2. Bearing catkins.
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am•en•ta•ceous

(ˌæm ənˈteɪ ʃəs)

also am•en•tif•er•ous

(-ˈtɪf ər əs)

adj.
bearing catkins.
[1730–40]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.amentaceous - (of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkinsamentaceous - (of plants) bearing or characterized by aments or catkins
amentiferous
plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
productive - producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly); "productive farmland"; "his productive years"; "a productive collaboration"
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