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    cat·nip
    /ˈkatˌnip/

    noun

    • 1. a plant of the mint family, with downy leaves, purple-spotted white flowers, and a pungent smell attractive to cats.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › catnipCatnip Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CATNIP is a strong-scented perennial mint (Nepeta cataria) that has whorls of small pale flowers in terminal spikes and contains a substance attractive to cats.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCATNIP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    noun [ U ] uk / ˈkæt.nɪp / us / ˈkæt.nɪp / Add to word list. (also catmint, uk / ˈkæt.mɪnt / us / ˈkæt.mɪnt /) a herb whose smell is very attractive to cats. dissolvegirl/ iStock / Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Herbs & spices. aji. ajwain. Aleppo pepper. allspice. ancho. cinnamon stick. coarse salt.

  4. www.petmd.com › cat › general-healthWhat Is Catnip and What Does It Do for Cats? | PetMD

    Mar 15, 2024 · Many people are familiar with catnip, but not everyone knows what type of plant it is or the science behind how catnip affects a cat’s mood and behaviors. So, what is catnip, exactly? Here’s what to know about how this plant can affect your feline friend.

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CatnipCatnip - Wikipedia

    Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, parts of Mongolia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCATNIP | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    noun [ U ] us / ˈkæt.nɪp / uk / ˈkæt.nɪp / Add to word list. (also catmint, us / ˈkæt.mɪnt / uk / ˈkæt.mɪnt /) an herb whose smell is very attractive to cats. dissolvegirl/ iStock / Getty Images Plus/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Herbs & spices. aji. ajwain. Aleppo pepper. allspice. ancho. cinnamon stick. coarse salt.

  7. theconversation.com › what-actually-is-catnip-and-is-it-safeWhat actually is catnip and is it safe for my cat? - The...

    May 21, 2021 · Nepeta cataria, or more commonly known as catnip is a plant native to parts of Europe and Asia that is well known for its cat-attracting (and craze-inducing) properties among domestic cats and...

  8. www.dictionary.com › browse › catnipCATNIP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Catnip definition: a plant, Nepeta cataria, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves containing aromatic oils that are a cat attractant.. See examples of CATNIP used in a sentence.

  9. foliagefriend.com › catnip-flower-meaningCatnip Flower Meaning, Symbolism & Spiritual Significance

    In this article, we explore the spiritual meaning, symbolism, and spiritual significance of catnip flowers. Spiritual Meaning of Catnip Flowers. Catnip flowers are associated with spiritual consciousness and higher states of awareness.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › catnipCatnip - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    noun. hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats. synonyms: Nepeta cataria, catmint. see more. Pronunciation.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › catnipcatnip noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    a plant that has white flowers with purple spots, leaves covered with small hairs, and a smell that is attractive to cats. Definitions on the go. Look up any word in the dictionary offline, anytime, anywhere with the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app. Check pronunciation: catnip.