Catnip (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was planted with catnip for its fresh foliage and pungent aroma.
- Catnip grows naturally in fields and along roadsides where it's often discovered by roaming felines.
- Bundles of dried catnip hung in the animal store as a unique treat for curious cats.
- She cultivated catnip in her backyard for its versatility and high demand from her friends' pets.
- Mewing loudly the kitten enthusiastically waded through the lush patch of catnip, freely indulging her senses.