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Definition of pussywillow

pussywillow

/ˈpʊs.iˌwɪl.oʊ/
pus · sy · wil · low
Plural:pussywillows
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pussywillow Lexical Profile

pussywillow Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several small deciduous trees or shrubs of the willow family (Salicaceae), especially Salix discolor of North America and Salix caprea of Eurasia, that grow in damp habitats and produce soft, furry, silvery-gray catkins in early spring before the leaves appear.

Example

"Branches of pussywillow were arranged in a tall ceramic vase to celebrate the arrival of spring."

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• Nearby Words

pussy willow
pussycat
pussyfoot
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pustule
put
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'pussy' (pet name for a cat) and 'willow' (from Old English 'welig'), named for its soft, silvery-gray catkins that resemble tiny cat paws.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pussywillow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pussywillow
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