pussy willow

[ poo s-ee ]
/ ˈpʊs i /

noun

a small willow, Salix discolor, of eastern North America, having silky catkins.
any of various similar willows.

Origin of pussy willow

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Words nearby pussy willow

British Dictionary definitions for pussy willow

pussy willow
/ (ˈpʊsɪ) /

noun

a willow tree that produces silvery silky catkins, esp Salix caprea or S. cinerea in Britain or S. discolor in North America
any of various similar willows