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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Hyaluronic acid, white willow bark, and mixed fruit acid extracts are also included in the formula.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
By comparison, woods like cottonwood, willows, pines and American elm burn faster and put out less heat in the process.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Flagsticks leaned like willows, straining to hold their ground.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The Halfdan Was Here cocktail calls for dill aquavit, clarified granny smith apple juice, celery, tarragon, musk willow water and lime.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
By comparison, woods like cottonwood, willows, pines and American elm burn faster and put out less heat in the process.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
Flagsticks leaned like willows, straining to hold their ground.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025
The Halfdan Was Here cocktail calls for dill aquavit, clarified granny smith apple juice, celery, tarragon, musk willow water and lime.
—Kevin Gray, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Willow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willow. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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