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Catkins

Noun - Botany: A cylindrical flower cluster found on certain trees, consisting of tightly packed, usually pendulous, male or female flowers.

Example Sentence 1: The willow tree in the backyard is adorned with beautiful catkins during the spring season.

Example Sentence 2: The wind gently sways the catkins of the birch tree, creating a mesmerizing sight.

Noun - Zoology: Long, hanging clusters of tiny flowers produced by certain plants, like hazel or alder, that are wind-pollinated.

Example Sentence 1: The Eastern Gray Squirrel nibbled on the catkins from the hazel tree.

Example Sentence 2: The intricate catkins of the alder tree attract a wide variety of insects during the summer season.

Noun - Informal: Referring to a mischievous or playful young girl or woman.

Example Sentence 1: Emma is our little catkins; she always keeps us on our toes with her pranks.

Example Sentence 2: Sarah's vivacious personality earned her the nickname "Catkins" among her friends.