"katniss" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the plant's name in a northeastern (probably Algonquian) Native American language; compare hopniss, which is from Unami. Etymology templates: {{cog|alg}} Algonquian, {{cog|unm|-}} Unami Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} katniss (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, rare) Sagittaria spp., herbaceous perennial flowering plants that grow in water. Wikipedia link: Sagittaria Tags: archaic, rare, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Alismatales order plants Related terms: wapato

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