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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

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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