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ˈkætˌmɪntcat·mint

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. catmint, catnip, Nepeta catarianoun

    hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats

Wiktionary

  1. catmintnoun

    The plant Nepeta cataria, or other members of the genus; catnip.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Catmintnoun

    The name of a plant.

    Etymology: cataria, Lat.

    The leaves are like those of the nettle or betony, for the most part hoary, and of a strong scent. The flowers are collected into a thick spike; the crest of the flower is broad and bifid; and the lip divided into three segments. It grows wild, and is used in medicine. Philip Miller.

ChatGPT

  1. catmint

    Catmint, also known as Nepeta, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, which includes about 250 species. It is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. The plant is commonly known for its strong aroma which is highly attractive to cats. Popular varieties include the Nepeta Cataria, also known as catnip, which is often used in toys and treats for cats. The plant typically has white or purple flowers and is often used ornamentally in gardens.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Catmintnoun

    a well-know plant of the genus Nepeta (N. Cataria), somewhat like mint, having a string scent, and sometimes used in medicine. It is so called because cats have a peculiar fondness for it

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of catmint in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of catmint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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