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willow

 

[ หˆwษชlษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree species

A willow is a type of tree that is known for its narrow leaves and flexible branches.

Synonyms

willow tree

Examples of usage

  • The willow tree swayed in the breeze.
  • The leaves of the willow tree rustled softly.
Context #2 | Noun

basket weaving

Willow refers to the flexible branches of the willow tree that are often used in basket weaving.

Synonyms

willow branches

Examples of usage

  • The basket was made from willow branches.
  • The craftswoman expertly wove the willow into a beautiful basket.
Context #3 | Noun

herb

In some cultures, willow is used as an herbal remedy for pain relief and inflammation.

Synonyms

willow bark

Examples of usage

  • She brewed a tea from willow bark for her headache.
  • Willow extract is a common ingredient in natural pain relief products.

Translations

Translations of the word "willow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salgueiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฌเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pohon willow

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wierzba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸณ (ใ‚„ใชใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท saule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sauce

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรถฤŸรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋“œ๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุตุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vrba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vล•ba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸณๆ ‘ (liว” shรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรญรฐir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒšแƒ (chala)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถyรผd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sauce

Etymology

The word 'willow' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'wilwijล'. The willow tree has been historically significant in various cultures, symbolizing resilience, flexibility, and healing properties. Willow branches have been used for weaving, medicine, and even in folklore and mythology. The word has evolved over time to represent not just the tree itself, but also its branches and bark in different contexts.

See also: unwillingness, wilful, will, willful, willing, willingly, willpower.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,763, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.