willow
n. any of a number of deciduous trees having long flexible branches; cricket bat (made from the wood of a willow); machine with a spiked drum used for cleaning and loosening fibers (especially cotton and wool fibers) v. (Weaving) loosen and clean fibers with a willow machine (especially wool and cotton fibers) | ||||
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Willow Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Willow
(v. t.)
To open and cleanse, as cotton, flax, or wool, by means of a willow. See Willow, n., 2.
(n.)
Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "A wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight." Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow.
(n.)
A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. Called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil.
(v. t.)
To open and cleanse, as cotton, flax, or wool, by means of a willow. See Willow, n., 2.
(n.)
Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "A wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight." Sir W. Scott. Hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow.
(n.)
A machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. Called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil.
| WordNet 2.0 |
willow
Noun
1. any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
(synonym) willow tree
(hypernym) tree
(hyponym) osier
(member-holonym) Salix, genus Salix
2. a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers
(hypernym) textile machine
Noun
1. any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
(synonym) willow tree
(hypernym) tree
(hyponym) osier
(member-holonym) Salix, genus Salix
2. a textile machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibers
(hypernym) textile machine
| hEnglish - advanced version |
willow
willow
\wil"low\ (?), n. [oe. wilowe, wilwe, as. wilig, welig; akin to od. wilge, d. wilg, lg. wilge. cf. willy.]
1. (bot.) any tree or shrub of the genus salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "a wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight." w. scott. hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow. and i must wear the willow garland for him that's dead or false to me. ampbell.
2. (textile manuf.) a machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil.
similar words(36)
great willow herb
white willow
almond willow
willow-weed
willow lark
willow-wort
willow warbler
willow biter
spiked willow-herb
huntingdon willow
glaucous willow
willow-herb
swamp willow
willow tree
purple willow
willow oak
willow family
willow bell
pussy willow
laurel willow
willow aster
sage willow
red willow
water willow
willow tea
willow-thorn
wisconsin weeping willow
weeping willow
willow wren
basket willow
willow-pattern
willow grouse
willow ptarmigan
willow fly
willow gall
willow thrush
willow
\wil"low\ (?), n. [oe. wilowe, wilwe, as. wilig, welig; akin to od. wilge, d. wilg, lg. wilge. cf. willy.]
1. (bot.) any tree or shrub of the genus salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or desertion. "a wreath of willow to show my forsaken plight." w. scott. hence, a lover forsaken by, or having lost, the person beloved, is said to wear the willow. and i must wear the willow garland for him that's dead or false to me. ampbell.
2. (textile manuf.) a machine in which cotton or wool is opened and cleansed by the action of long spikes projecting from a drum which revolves within a box studded with similar spikes; -- probably so called from having been originally a cylindrical cage made of willow rods, though some derive the term from winnow, as denoting the winnowing, or cleansing, action of the machine. called also willy, twilly, twilly devil, and devil.
similar words(36)
great willow herb
white willow
almond willow
willow-weed
willow lark
willow-wort
willow warbler
willow biter
spiked willow-herb
huntingdon willow
glaucous willow
willow-herb
swamp willow
willow tree
purple willow
willow oak
willow family
willow bell
pussy willow
laurel willow
willow aster
sage willow
red willow
water willow
willow tea
willow-thorn
wisconsin weeping willow
weeping willow
willow wren
basket willow
willow-pattern
willow grouse
willow ptarmigan
willow fly
willow gall
willow thrush
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Helygen
Helygen = n. a willow tree
Helygen = n. a willow tree
Helyglys
Helyglys = n. a willow herb
| Dream Dictionary |
Willow
To dream of willows, foretells that you will soon make a sad journey, but you will be consoled in your grief by faithful friends.
To dream of willows, foretells that you will soon make a sad journey, but you will be consoled in your grief by faithful friends.
Willow Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Middle-earth v2.2b |
Willows
Weeping trees of the waterside.
Waterside trees that grew throughout Middle-earth. The most famous of these was the ancient tree known as Old Man Willow, on the banks of the Withywindle in the Old Forest.
Weeping trees of the waterside.
Waterside trees that grew throughout Middle-earth. The most famous of these was the ancient tree known as Old Man Willow, on the banks of the Withywindle in the Old Forest.
| The Harry Potter Glossary |
Whomping Willow
A tree outside Hogwarts that becomes violent against anything it comes in contact with.
A tree outside Hogwarts that becomes violent against anything it comes in contact with.
Willow Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| US Zip Codes |
12495
State: NEW YORK
City: WILLOW
State: NEW YORK
City: WILLOW
73673
State: OKLAHOMA
City: WILLOW
99688
State: ALASKA
City: WILLOW
Willow Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Willow
Exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic properties. Considered to be the natural form and origin of the modern day aspirin.
Exhibits analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and tonic properties. Considered to be the natural form and origin of the modern day aspirin.
Willow Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Company Info: Ticker, Name, Description |
WGBC
Willow Grove Bancorp, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Savings and loan holding company with subsidiary which performs savings bank operations, mortgage banking services and other related financial activities.
Willow Grove Bancorp, Inc.
Exchange: Nasdaq
Savings and loan holding company with subsidiary which performs savings bank operations, mortgage banking services and other related financial activities.
Willow Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Willow
Willows (Salix) are a genus of around 400 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, found primarily on moist soils in cold and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Some of the shrub and smaller tree species may also be known by the common names osier and sallow; the latter name is derived from the same root as the Latin salix. Some willows, particularly arctic and alpine species, are very small; the Dwarf Willow (Salix herbacea) rarely exceeds 6 cm in height, though spreading widely across the ground.
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