puss·y willow

(po͝os′ē)

1. A deciduous North American shrub or small tree (Salix discolor) having large silky catkins.

2. Any of several willows similar to this plant.

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pussy willow

(ˈpʊsɪ)

1. (Plants) a willow tree that produces silvery silky catkins, esp Salix caprea or S. cinerea in Britain or S. discolor in North America

2. (Plants) any of various similar willows

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puss′y wil′low

(ˈpʊs i)
n.

1. a small willow, Salix discolor, of E North America, having silky catkins.

2. any of various similar willows.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	pussy willow - small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves Salix discolor genus Salix, Salix - a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows willow, willow tree - any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
	2.	pussy willow - much-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves florist's willow, goat willow, Salix caprea genus Salix, Salix - a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows sallow - any of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins; some are important sources for tanbark and charcoal

Translations

pussy willow

[ˈpʊsɪˌwɪləʊ] n → salicone m

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