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
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Plant extracts like cypress leaf and skullcap help control oil production to stave off future congestion, while a blend of clarifying willow bark extract and salicylic acid helps break down dead skin cells within the pore to leave them looking clearer, tighter, and smaller.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
And after about two years of restoring the cabin, Szymanski and his husband, Josh Powers, got married there under a willow tree.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2025
Smoke willows consist of trails cascading down from a central point.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
These serene spots, often reached by a short trek, are surrounded by chestnut and willow trees.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
And after about two years of restoring the cabin, Szymanski and his husband, Josh Powers, got married there under a willow tree.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2025
Smoke willows consist of trails cascading down from a central point.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
These serene spots, often reached by a short trek, are surrounded by chestnut and willow trees.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Willow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willow. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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