Definition

Describing a plant or tree that produces catkins, which are cylindrical flower clusters that hang down.

Example

The amentiferous trees in the forest were in full bloom during spring.

Conversation

Have you seen the amentiferous trees blooming in the park?

Yeah, they're beautiful! I love how they look this time of year.

I didn't know they were called that; it sounds fancy!

It does! I just call them the catkin trees.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amentiferous → It is formed from "amentum" (from Latin, meaning a strap or thong) and "ferre" (meaning to bear or carry). The word describes something that bears or carries amenta, which are structures that hold catkins or flower clusters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'amentum' as a strap that holds something, and 'ferre' means to carry — so amentiferous refers to something that carries or bears these flower structures.

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