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catmint
CIDE DICTIONARY
catmint, n.
A well-know plant of the genus Nepeta (Nepeta Cataria ), somewhat like mint, having a string scent, and sometimes used in medicine. It is so called because cats have a peculiar fondness for it. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
catmint, n. a white-flowered plant, Nepeta cataria, having a pungent smell attractive to cats. Also called CATNIP.
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