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Catkin

Description:

A catkin is a slim, cylindrical flower cluster typically found on certain trees and shrubs. Each catkin consists of multiple small flowers arranged closely along a central stem.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of flower cluster on trees and shrubs

Example Sentence:

The willow tree in our backyard is full of beautiful catkins, providing a lovely sight in springtime.

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Sense 2:

A type of artificial fishing bait resembling a caterpillar

Example Sentence:

The angler used a catkin as bait and successfully caught a large trout.

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Sense 3:

A term used to describe a pendulous or flexible part of a plant, resembling a catkin

Example Sentence:

The wheat fields were beautiful, with the catkins of the wheat plants swaying gracefully in the breeze.

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