Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ament
Noun
/ˈæ.mɛnt/
Definition
A structure that bears the male flowers of certain plants, typically catkins.
Examples
- The ament of the oak tree is often filled with pollen in early spring.
- You can see the aments hanging from the branches of the willow.
- During the season, the aments fall to the ground, scattering pollen around.
Meaning
Ament refers to a specific type of flower cluster that is elongated and usually hangs down, found in many trees and shrubs.
Synonyms
- Catkin
- Flower cluster
- Inflorescence
