Catnip is an herb with scented leaves, which cats are fond of.
Catnip grows wild in much of the United States.
catnip in British English
(ˈkætˌnɪp)
noun
another name for catmint
catnip in American English
(ˈkætˌnɪp)
US
noun
an herb (Nepeta cataria) of the mint family, with downy leaves and spikes of white or bluish flowers that are used in flavorings and tea: cats like its odor
Word origin
cat1 + nip, dial. for nep, catnip < L nepeta
Examples of 'catnip' in a sentence
catnip
His roll in the catnip might have rejuvenated him enough to stalk a bird but somehow she doubted it.
Barbara Erskine HIDING FROM THE LIGHT
A mighty swipe had knocked the plump grey catnip mouse out of the bag and Ackroyd leaped for it with a hunting cry.