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nepeta

/nəˈpiːtə/ /nɛˈpɛtə/

Meanings
noun
Any plant of the genus Nepeta of flowering plants, including catnip.

Examples :

"My cat, Whiskers, goes crazy for the nepeta growing in the garden. "
plant biology nature

Related Words

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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catnip noun

/ˈkatnɪp/

Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.

"My grandmother uses catnip as a traditional herbal remedy for minor aches and pains. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

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crazy noun

/ˈkɹeɪzi/

An insane or eccentric person; a crackpot.

"My uncle is a crazy, so we rarely see him at family gatherings. "

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growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

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garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

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plants noun

/plɑːnts/ /plænts/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

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flowering verb

/ˈflaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/

To put forth blooms.

"This plant flowers in June."

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whiskers noun

/ˈwɪskərz/ /ˈwɪskɪrz/

That part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both.

"My grandfather has long, white whiskers that he strokes when he's thinking. "

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goes noun

/ɡəʊz/ /ɡoʊz/

The act of going.

"The schedule listed all the goes and stops for the delivery truck that day. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."