catnip
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
catnip
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- fill: Hours of fun for your cat with these catnip filled mice.
- get: Is there a local... Where can we get catnip from?
Preposition: for
- dog: Dogs are also attracted by anise: it is described as " catnip for dogs.
- anyone: It's catnip for anyone who has ever loved a feline.
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.
- toy: A special thank you goes to the stall holder who gave Ann a lot of fabric out of which she made catnip toys.
- effect: What causes the catnip effect, why do cats react in to it in that way?
- spray: Sometimes a catnip spray may help to attract your cat to the other side of the cat flap.
- leave: Catnip Tea, which can be made from either fresh or dried catnip leaves is good for upset stomachs, headaches and for colds.
- cigar: Here I am going a bit bonkers with the catnip cigar mom bought me!
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