amentaceous

[ am-uhn-tey-shuhs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. consisting of an ament.
2. bearing aments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of amentaceous¹

First recorded in 1730–40; ament ¹ + -aceous

Example Sentences

Instances of this kind may be met with in willows, hazels, alders, and other amentaceous plants.

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