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salicetum

noun
sal·​i·​ce·​tum | \ ˌsaləˈsētəm\
plural salicetums\ -​təmz \ or saliceta\ -​tə \

Definition of salicetum

: a collection or plantation of living willows

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History and Etymology for salicetum

Latin salictum, salicetum, from salic-, salix willow

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