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bay willow

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A willow native to northern Europe and northern Asia, with leaves that resemble those of laurel (Salix pentandra).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

European willow tree with shining leathery leaves; widely naturalized in the eastern United States

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: laurel willow, Salix pentandra

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: willow, willow tree

History

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Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: halava — Salix pentandra
  • Low German: Halster — Salix pentandra
  • Norwegian: istervier — Salix pentandra
  • Polish: wierzba pięciopręcikowa — Salix pentandra
  • Polish: wierzba laurowa — Salix pentandra
  • Russian: и́ва пятитычи́нковая (íva pjatityčínkovaja) — Salix pentandra
  • Russian: чернота́л (černotál) — Salix pentandra
  • Russian: черноло́з (černolóz) — Salix pentandra
  • Swedish: jolster — Salix pentandra
  • Ukrainian: верболі́з (verbolíz) — Salix pentandra