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   wil·low

   /ˈwilō/

   noun

   • 1. a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and its wood has various uses.
   • 2. a machine with revolving spikes used for cleaning cotton, wool, or other fibers.

   Word Origin Old Englishwelig, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wilg.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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