catnip
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4.7
- noun
- /ˈkætˌnɪp/
:
hierba gatera
- My cat always goes crazy for catnip when I sprinkle it on her scratching post.
- cat loves catnip
- catnip mouse
- catnip toy
Obviously, he loves the catnip you saw earlier.
- Obviously, he loves the catnip you saw earlier.
- She, you know, she had food and drink and, and, you know, some, some catnip and lots and lots of nice things to lay down on.
Examples
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"Catnip tea goes great with lemon meringue pie, that's why," he retorted, flicking his tail.
Fiction book (1999) -
My owner might have given me a little bit of catnip.
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Are you searching for supplies of catnip again?
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There was a pet store, of course, so I went in and bought a little bag of catnip on a string.
Fiction book (1996) -
Why a cat loves catnip is still a matter of conjecture.
Fiction book (1999) -
If you don't talk to your cat about catnip, who will?
Blog text (5) -
Despite a savage chill, Sadie woke early to steep tea from vervain, chamomile, and catnip.
Fiction book (2002) -
Miguel Cabrera is toying with the Triple Crown this season like a tabby with catnip.
Blog text (17) -
You should try giving your kitten some catnip to see if she enjoys it.
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Many cats love to roll around in catnip and play with it during their playtime.
Synonyms
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8.4
A mint plant with fragrant leaves and flowers that often attract cats
A plant with hairy, fragrant leaves and small white flowers that often makes cats excited
A plant with blue flowers and scented leaves that cats like
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Etymology
Catnip comes from the plant name Nepeta together with cat; people added cat because the herb so strongly 'attracts cats', and the older form catnep later became catnip. That's why catnip today means the herb or toy that makes many cats excited and is often used in simple teas.