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Definition of willow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturetype of tree with narrow leaves and strong, flexible branches
- The willow bent gracefully over the tranquil pond..
2.
plantTECH. UK wood from a tree used to make cricket bats and basketsTECH. UK
- He carved a beautiful basket from the willow..
Images of willow
type of tree with narrow leaves and strong, flexible branches
Expressions with willow
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show deep sorrow or grief
He would weep like a willow whenever he thought of his lost love.
adapt easily to difficult situations
She learned to bend like a willow in the face of adversity.
tree with flexible branches, often found near water
The willow tree grows quickly near rivers and lakes.
willow tree with drooping branches and slender leaves
The garden features a beautiful weeping willow.
tree with whitish leaves, bark, native to Europe and Asia
The white willow grows along many European rivers.
tree with flexible branches for basketry
The basket willow is perfect for making sturdy baskets.
shrub with purple branches used in basketry
She used purple willow branches to weave the basket.
something that bends easily without breaking
The new material is like a willow in the wind, very resilient.
decorative design with willow tree and figures on pottery
The vase featured a classic willow pattern.
dance a lively group reel with partner turns
They decided to strip the willow at the party.
catkins of a willow tree used in decorations
She decorated the table with pussy willow catkins.
medium to large eastern oak with narrow willowlike leaves
The park planted willow oak along the river path.
metaphor for deep emotional pain
Her diary entries often mention a willow tree of sorrow.
willow with dark bark, linear leaves, native to North America
The black willow grows along rivers in North America.
type of willow with narrow leaves
The bay willow thrives near water sources..
willow tree from Europe and Asia used for basket making
Almond willow is often used to make baskets.
small ground-hugging woody plant of polar treeless plains
Botanists study arctic willow in polar valleys.
flowering shrub known as Salix pyrifolia
The balsam willow blooms beautifully in spring.
willow tree native to Europe and Asia with breakable branches
The crack willow grows quickly near rivers.
tree with willow-like leaves in desert areas
The desert willow thrives in arid landscapes.
willow tree with large catkins and broad leaves
The goat willow thrives in moist, temperate regions.
willow tree from North America with leaves like peach trees
The peachleaf willow grows along rivers in the Midwest.
small green stonefly found near streams or used in fishing
The willow fly hatches in late spring near the river.
bird species living in cold northern regions, part of the grouse family
The willow grouse changes color in winter.
Origin of willow
Old English, welig (willow tree)
Terms with willow included in their meaning
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plant
willow tree or shrub, often with broad or narrow leaves
drawing charcoal
fine charcoal of willow wood for drawing
botany
willow tree with flexible twigs for baskets
tree
type of willow tree, especially an osier
material
band or rope made from twisted willow twigs
garden shrub
evergreen shrub or small tree in the willow family
botany
willow tree with drooping branches and slender leaves
like willow
resembling a willow in form or flexibility
appearance
tall slender and graceful like a willow
tree shrub
willow with dark bark, linear leaves, native to North America
tree
type of willow with narrow leaves
design
decorative design with willow tree and figures on pottery
European tree
European willow with shiny leathery leaves
tree basketry
willow tree from Europe and Asia used for basket making
tree
willow tree native to Europe and Asia with breakable branches
desert tree
tree with willow-like leaves in desert areas
botany
willow tree with large catkins and broad leaves
plant
willow tree from North America with leaves like peach trees
plants
catkins of a willow tree used in decorations
botany
willow tree with soft, silky catkins
symbol of sadness
willow tree symbolizing sadness or mourning
plant description
having long, narrow leaves like a willow
design
chinaware with blue willow tree design
craft
articles made from willow branches or wood
Examples of willow in a sentence
The willow's branches swayed in the wind. The cricket bat was made of willow. Willow is often used in traditional basket weaving.
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- French:saule, osier, ...
- German:Weide, Weidenholz, ...
- Italian:salice, legno di salice, ...
- Spanish:sauce, madera de sauce, ...
- Portuguese:salgueiro, ...
- Chinese:柳树, 柳木, ...
- Japanese:ヤナギ, 柳の木材, ...
- Arabic:صَفْصَاف, خَشَب صَفْصاف, ...
- Hebrew:עֲרָבָה, עֵץ עֲרָבָה, ...
- Russian:ива, ивовая древесина, ...
- Ukrainian:верба, вербова деревина, ...
- Hindi:बेंत, विलो लकड़ी, ...
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