willow

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[ˈwɪləʊ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tree or shrub of temperate climates which typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and the timber is traditionally used to make cricket bats


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Origin:
Old English welig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wilg




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