willow
wil·low
noun \ˈwi-(ˌ)lō\Definition of WILLOW
1
: any of a genus (Salix of the family Salicaceae, the willow family) of trees and shrubs bearing catkins of apetalous flowers and including forms of value for wood, osiers, or tanbark and a few ornamentals
2
: an object made of willow wood; especially : a cricket bat
— wil·low·like \-lō-ˌlīk\ adjective
See Origin of WILLOW
Middle English wilghe, wilowe, from Old English welig; akin to Middle High German wilge willow
First Known Use: before 12th century
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