catkin

[US]/'kætkɪn/
[UK]/'kætkɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. soft cylindrical flower cluster, such as that of a willow
Word Forms
Pluralcatkins

Phrases & Collocations

soft catkin

willow catkin

fluffy catkin

silver catkin

Example Sentences

Juvenile branchlets glabrous; mature leaf blade 30-70 × 10-30 cm; male catkin cylindric, 2-3 cm; flowering precocious or coetaneous; shrubs more than 1 m tall.

The catkin swayed gently in the breeze.

The catkin is a common sight in the springtime.

Children love to play with catkins they find on the ground.

The catkin is a symbol of renewal and growth.

The catkin season marks the beginning of spring.

The catkin tree provides shelter and food for many animals.

The delicate catkin petals are a pale yellow color.

The catkin branches are often used in floral arrangements.

The catkin tree is known for its graceful appearance.

The catkin symbolizes hope and new beginnings.

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