pussy-willow

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Definitions of pussy-willow word

noun pussy-willow a small willow, Salix discolor, of eastern North America, having silky catkins. 1
noun pussy-willow any of various similar willows. 1

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70

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