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hoary willow

 

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Noun hoary willow has 1 sense
  1. hoary willow, sage willow, Salix candida - North American shrub with whitish canescent leaves
    --1 is a kind of willow, willow tree
    --1 is a member of Salix, genus Salix

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Hoary Willow

Description:

The term "hoary willow" refers to a deciduous tree species scientifically known as Salix petiolaris. It is commonly found in North America and is characterized by its silver-gray bark and narrow, elongated leaves.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Botany):

A type of willow tree that has hoary or grayish bark, native to North America. It is often found in wet soils along rivers and streams.


Sample Sentence:

The hoary willow is an attractive addition to any waterside landscape.

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2. Adjective:

Describing the silvery or grayish appearance of something, similar to the bark of the hoary willow.


Sample Sentence:

The artist used hues of hoary willow to depict the serene landscape.

3. Verb (figurative):

To cover or encase something with a silvery or grayish layer, resembling the appearance of the hoary willow.


Sample Sentence:

The landscape was hoary willowed with a thin layer of frost.

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