# ament

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈeɪ.mənt/

## Definitions
1. A catkin or similar inflorescence.

## Etymology
From Latin āmentum (“thong, string”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ament