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)