amentia (a mensh i a)

[L., want of reason, amentiferous (am-en-tif'e-rus), a. [L. amen tum (see ament ) + ferre = E. bear1.] catkins. N. E. D. ament i form (a-men'ti-fôrm), a. Bearing [L. amen tum (see ament ) + form a, form.] In the form of an ament or catkin. amentum (a-men'tum), n.; pl. amenta (-tä). [L.: see ament.] 1. Same as ament.-2. Anciently, a strap secured to the shaft of a javelin, to aid the thrower in giving it force and aim. amentyt (a-men'ti), n. See amentia.