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Noun: pussy willow  'pû-see'wi-low
  1. Small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves
    - Salix discolor
     
  2. Much-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves
    - goat willow, florist's willow, Salix caprea

Derived forms: pussy willows

Type of: sallow, willow, willow tree

Part of: genus Salix, Salix

Encyclopedia: Pussy willow