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pussy willow
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Noun pussy willow has 2 senses
- pussy willow(n = noun.plant) salix discolor - small willow of eastern North America having greyish leaves and silky catkins that come before the leaves; Array is a member of genus salix, salix
- pussy willow(n = noun.plant) florist's willow, goat willow, salix caprea - much-branched Old World willow having large catkins and relatively large broad leaves; Array is a member of genus salix, salix
is a kind of willow, willow tree
is a kind of sallow
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