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
puskas,
puss,
puss in the corner,
puss moth,
pussy,
pussy willow,
pussy-toes,
pussy-whip,
pussycat,
pussyfoot,
pustulant
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