English Explanatory Dictionary

ament

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A catkin or similar inflorescence.
noun
  1. A congenital idiot.

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.mənt/

Word forms

ament aments

Etymology

From Latin āmentum (“thong, string”).

Derived words

amentaceous amental
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