HyperDic: pussy_willow

English > 2 senses of the expression pussy willow:
NOUNplantpussy willow, Salix discolorsmall willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves
plantpussy willow, goat willow, florist's willow, Salix capreamuch-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves
English > pussy willow: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningsmall willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves.
SynonymSalix discolor
Member ofSalix, genus SalixA large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees
Broaderwillow, willow treeAny of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
Spanishsalix discolor, sauce blanco
English > pussy willow: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningMuch-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves.
Synonymsgoat willow, florist's willow, Salix caprea
Member ofSalix, genus SalixA large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees
BroadersallowAny of several Old World shrubby broad-leaved willows having large catkins
Spanishsalix caprea, sauce blanco, sauce cabruno
Catalangatsaule, salix caprea, Salix caprea

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