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Definition of salix

salix

/ˈseɪ.lɪks/
sa · lix
Plural:salices
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Adjective:salicaceous
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salix Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any deciduous tree or shrub of the botanical genus Salix, in the family Salicaceae, native primarily to moist soils in temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere and commonly known as the willow, sallow, or osier, characterized by slender flexible branches and narrow leaves.

2

An ornamental willow shrub or dwarf tree of the genus Salix cultivated in gardens and floral arrangements for its decorative, silky, fuzzy catkin blossoms (such as those of the pussy willow) that bloom in early spring before the leaves emerge.

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• Nearby Words

salivary
salivate
salivation
salix
salk
sallow
sallowness

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salix. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salix
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