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willow

|wil-low|

🇺🇸

/ˈwɪloʊ/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɪləʊ/

flexible tree

Etymology

Etymology Information

'willow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'welig', where 'welig' meant 'willow tree'.

Historical Evolution

'welig' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'willow'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'willow tree', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a type of tree or shrub of the genus Salix, known for its slender, flexible branches and narrow leaves.

The willow tree swayed gently in the breeze.

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Noun 2

wood from a willow tree, often used in making baskets or cricket bats.

The cricket bat was made from willow.

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Last updated: 2025/07/03 10:09