ament
1Origin of ament
1Other definitions for ament (2 of 2)
a person who has amentia.
Origin of ament
2Other words from ament
- a·men·tal [ey-men-tl], /eɪˈmɛn tl/, adjective
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How to use ament in a sentence
Dicious trees or shrubs, with both kinds of flowers in aments, and simple alternate stipulate leaves.
A fresh twig covered with soft, pearly aments accompanied this letter.
Harper's Young People, February 8, 1881 | VariousIn the flowering season hairy aments add to the attractiveness of the tree.
American Forest Trees | Henry H. GibsonBut the flowers of this species are only small greenish aments.
Among the Trees at Elmridge | Ella Rodman Church
British Dictionary definitions for ament (1 of 2)
/ (ˈæmənt, ˈeɪmənt) /
another name for catkin Also called: amentum (əˈmɛntəm)
Origin of ament
1Derived forms of ament
- amentaceous, adjective
- amentiferous, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for ament (2 of 2)
/ (æˈmɛnt, ˈeɪmənt) /
psychiatry a mentally deficient person
Origin of ament
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Scientific definitions for ament
[ ăm′ənt, ā′mənt ]
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