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Definition of pussy willow

pussy willow

Plural:pussy willows
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1

Any of several deciduous shrubs or small trees of the genus Salix (family Salicaceae), particularly Salix discolor in North America and Salix caprea in Eurasia, cultivated and prized for their soft, silky, silvery-gray floral catkins that bloom along bare branches in early spring before the leaves emerge.

Example

"She arranged several branches of blooming pussy willow in a tall ceramic vase to welcome the arrival of spring."

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• Nearby Words

purus
puschkinia
push
pussy willow
pussycat
put
putumayo

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pussy willow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pussy%20willow
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