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Princeton's WordNet
Nepeta, genus Nepetanoun
catmint
Wiktionary
nepetanoun
Any of the genus Nepeta of flowering plants, including the catnip and ground ivy.
Etymology: From the genus name.
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Nepeta
Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city. There are about 250 species.The genus is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has also naturalized in North America.Some members of this group are known as catnip or catmint because of their effect on house cats – the nepetalactone contained in some Nepeta species binds to the olfactory receptors of cats, typically resulting in temporary euphoria.
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nepeta
Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, also known as the mint or sage family. Also known as catmint or catnip, nepeta is often used in gardening due to its hardiness and lovely flower display. It is also popular for its effect on cats, which are attracted to the scent produced by these plants. They are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Webster Dictionary
Nepetanoun
a genus of labiate plants, including the catnip and ground ivy
Etymology: [L.]
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Nepeta
Nepeta is a genus, with the common name catmints, of about 250 species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name is reportedly in reference to the city of Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city. The genus is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and has also naturalized in North America. Some members of this group are known as catnip or catmint because of their effect on house cats – the nepetalactone contained in some Nepeta species binds to the olfactory receptors of cats, typically resulting in temporary euphoria.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Nepeta
A genus of the LAMIACEAE family. It is known for its mild calming effect and for the way cats are attracted to the aroma.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nepeta in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nepeta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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