Silky Willow (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small shrubby tree of western North America (Alaska to Oregon).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
North American willow with greyish silky pubescent leaves that usually blacken in drying.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The silky willow tree stood tall along the riverbank, its leaves glistening in the sunlight.
- In the fall, the silky willow's leaves turned a dull grey before blackening as they dried.
- The silky willow's unique foliage made it a popular choice for landscaping in wetland areas.
- As the leaves of the silky willow dried, they turned a dark, almost charcoal color.
- The silky willow's greyish leaves were covered in a fine, silky pubescence that gave them a soft appearance.