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catnip definition

☆ cat·nip (-nip′)

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

Etymology: cat + nip, dial. for nep, catnip < L nepeta

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catnip Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • fill: Hours of fun for your cat with these catnip filled mice.

Preposition: for

  • dog: Dogs are also attracted by anise: it is described as " catnip for dogs.

Adjective modifier

  • organic: I went to a baloon festival yesterday and the cpl had a stall there selling little bags filled with organic catnip.

Modifies a noun

  • mouse: She now patrols the whole house, only stopping to play with her ball on a string, or her catnip mouse.
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