First Known Use: before 12th century
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willow
noun wil·low \ˈwi-(ˌ)lō\
: a tree that has long, narrow leaves and strong, thin branches that are used to make baskets
Full Definition of WILLOW
1
: any of a genus (Salix of the family Salicaceae, the willow family) of trees and shrubs bearing catkins of apetalous flowers and including forms of value for wood, osiers, or tanbark and a few ornamentals
2
: an object made of willow wood; especially : a cricket bat
— wil·low·like \-lō-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of WILLOW
Middle English wilghe, wilowe, from Old English welig; akin to Middle High German wilge willow
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willow
noun wil·low \ˈwi-lō\
Definition of WILLOW for Kids
: a tree or bush with narrow leaves, catkins for flowers, and tough flexible stems sometimes used in making baskets
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