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sallow2

Pronunciation: /ˈsaləʊ/

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Definition of sallow

noun

  • 1chiefly British a willow tree, especially one of a low-growing or shrubby kind. Also called pussy willow.
    • Genus Salix, family Salicaceae: several species, in particular the great sallow (goat willow, S. caprea) and the grey (or common) sallow (grey willow, S. cinerea)
  • 2a European moth with dull yellow, orange, and brown patterned wings.
    • Genus Xanthia, family Noctuidae: several species

Origin:

Old English salh, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse selja, and Latin salix 'willow'

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