catmint Meaning & Definition
What Does Catmint Mean?
Catmint is used as a noun meaning Synonym of catnip (the plant Nepeta cataria, or other members of the genus).
Catmint in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkætmɪnt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | catnip, nepeta cataria and catmint |
| Plural | catmints |
Catmint Definition (Noun)
- Synonym of catnip (the plant Nepeta cataria, or other members of the genus)
Noun
- Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities.
- Something that causes excitement or interest.
Synonyms of Catmint
Catmint synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Catmint
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Catmint in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
catmint (countable and uncountable, plural catmints)
Words That Rhyme With Catmint
Origin of Catmint
From Middle English catt mynte, kattesminte, equivalent to cat + mint. The word’s appearance in early Middle English (c. 1230) and other Germanic languages (German Katzenminze, Icelandic kattarminta, Swedish kattmynta) means that it is very likely to have existed in Old English (as *cattes minte) as well.
How Do You Say Catmint?
The standard pronunciation of catmint is //ˈkætmɪnt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Catmint
What part of speech is catmint?
Catmint is a noun.
What is another word for catmint?
You can replace catmint with words such as catnip, nepeta cataria and catmint. See the full list of catmint synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of catmint?
The plural of catmint is catmints.