AMENT


Meaning of AMENT in English

I. ˈamənt, ˈām-, -ˌment noun

( -s )

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

( -s )

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)

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