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Catnip Definition & Meaning

catnip
noun
  1. hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats

"Catnip" in song lyrics

See how catnip is used in real songs:

  • "Frisky like catnip"
    Digital Underground f/ Natural E — Wind Me Up
  • "overdosing on catnip"
    AOL — AOL
  • "i had too much catnip"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with catnip

Usage tips for "catnip"

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Frequently asked questions

What does catnip mean?
hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats
What part of speech is catnip?
Catnip is a noun.

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