Definition of sallow
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
sallow
adjectiveDefinition of sallow (Entry 2 of 2)
: of a grayish greenish yellow color
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The first known use of sallow was before the 12th century
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