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catclaw Meaning & Definition

What Does Catclaw Mean?

Catclaw is a noun that means An acacia, specifically Acacia greggii, now Senegalia greggii, native to most of the border region of the US and Mexico.

Quick Facts About Catclaw

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsblack bead and pithecellodium unguis-cati
Pluralcatclaws

Catclaw Definition (Noun)

  1. An acacia, specifically Acacia greggii, now Senegalia greggii, native to most of the border region of the US and Mexico.

Synonyms of Catclaw

Catclaw synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

catclaw (plural catclaws)

Words That Rhyme With Catclaw

Origin of Catclaw

From cat +‎ claw, because its branches bear many small hooks which resemble cats' claws.

Common Questions About Catclaw

What part of speech is catclaw?

Catclaw is a noun.

What is another word for catclaw?

Close synonyms of catclaw are black bead and pithecellodium unguis-cati. See the full list of catclaw synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of catclaw?

The plural of catclaw is catclaws.

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