willow /wilˈō/

1. Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, having slender pliant branches
2. Any of several plants resembling it
3. The wood of the willow
4. A cricket bat, traditionally made of willow
5. A willowing-machine

To clean in a willowing-machine

willˈowed adjective

Abounding with, or grown with, willows

willˈowish adjective

1. Like a willow
2. Of the colour of willow leaves
3. Slender and supple

willˈowy adjective

1. Abounding in willows
2. Flexible
3. Slender and graceful

willow grouse noun

A European species of grouse (Lagopus lagopus) with brown plumage

willˈowherb noun

A perennial herb (Epilobium or Chamaenerion) of the evening primrose family (including rose-bay, bay willow, French or Persian willow) with willow-like leaves and seeds

willˈowing-machine noun

A machine in which a spiked revolving cylinder, usu contained in a spiked box, loosens or cleans cotton, wool, rags for paper, etc

willow pattern noun

A blue design of Chinese character but English origin used on china from the late 18c onwards

willow tit noun

A small Eurasian dark-capped bird (Poecile montanus)

willow warbler or willow wren noun

A small European sylviine bird (Phylloscopus trochilus)

willow weed noun

1. One of various species of Polygonum or knotweed
2. The purple loosestrife

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