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willow

/ˈwɩl.əʊ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a type of tree with long, thin branches that hang down, often found near water.

When to Use

💎Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

“There's a beautiful willow tree by the lake in the park.”

“Willow branches are very flexible and used for making baskets.”

â–ķFull Definition

Any of various deciduous trees or shrubs in the genus Salix, in the willow family Salicaceae, found primarily on moist soils in cooler zones in the northern hemisphere.

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