A willow is defined as a tree with narrow leaves and flexible limbs in the genus Salix.
(noun)An example of a willow is a tree with flexible twigs that are used to weave baskets.
The definition of willow is the tree with narrow leaves and flexible limbs in the genus Salix.
(adjective)An example of willow used as an adjective is in the phrase "willow tree."
See willow in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
Origin: orig. made of willow
Informal a baseball bat or cricket batOrigin: ME wilwe < OE welig, akin to Du wilg < IE base *wel-, to turn, twist, bend > Gr helix, spiral, helikē, willow
adjective
transitive verb
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See willow in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Origin:
Origin: Middle English wilowe
Origin: , from Old English welig; see wel-2 in Indo-European roots
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