sallow
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noun \ˈsa-(ˌ)lō\Definition of SALLOW
: any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
Origin of SALLOW
Middle English, from Old English sealh; akin to Old High German salha sallow, Latin salix willow
First Known Use: before 12th century
2sallow
adjectiveDefinition of SALLOW
: of a grayish greenish yellow color
— sal·low·ish \ˈsa-lə-wish\ adjective
— sal·low·ness \ˈsa-lō-nəs, -lə-\ noun
See Examples of SALLOW
- <he was still a bit sallow after a week spent in bed with the flu>
Origin of SALLOW
Middle English salowe, from Old English salu; akin to Old High German salo murky, Russian solovyĭ yellowish gray
First Known Use: before 12th century
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