Willow Definition
wĭlō
willows
noun
willows
Any of a genus (Salix) of trees and shrubs of the willow family, having usually narrow leaves, single, slipper-shaped bud scales, and staminate and pistillate catkins borne on separate plants: the flexible twigs of certain species are used in weaving baskets, chair seats, etc.
Webster's New World
The wood of any of these trees.
Webster's New World
A baseball bat or cricket bat.
Webster's New World
A machine with revolving spikes for cleaning raw wool, cotton, etc.
Webster's New World
verb
To open and clean (textile fibers) with a willow.
American Heritage
adjective
Designating a family (Salicaceae, order Salicales) of dicotyledonous trees and shrubs including poplars.
Webster's New World
pronoun
A female given name of modern usage.
Wiktionary
A town in Oklahoma.
Wiktionary
A town in Wisconsin.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Willow
Noun
Singular:
willow
Plural:
willowsOrigin of Willow
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Middle English wilowe from Old English welig wel-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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