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am·ent
I. \ˈamənt, ˈām-, -ˌment\ noun
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Etymology: New Latin amentum, from Latin amentum, ammentum thong, strap, probably from apere to fasten + -mentum -ment — more at apt
: an indeterminate spicate inflorescence bearing scaly bracts and apetalous unisexual flowers (as in the willow) — called also catkin
II. \ˈāˌment, ˈāmə-\ noun
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Etymology: Latin ament-, amens mad, from a- (from ab- ab-) + ment-, mens mind — more at mind
: a person mentally deficient from birth (as an idiot, imbecile, or moron) |