catkin的词源

英文词源

catkin (n.)

1570s, from Dutch katteken "flowering stem of willow, birch, hazel, etc.," literally "kitten," diminutive of katte "cat" (see cat (n.)). So called for their soft, furry appearance.

中文词源

catkin：柔荑花序

cat, 猫。-kin, 小词后缀。因似细软的猫毛而得名。

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