1. Small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves
   "She collected pussy willow branches for a spring arrangement";
   - Salix discolor
    
2. Much-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves
   "Florists displayed branches of pussy willow in early spring";
   - 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