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noun
: an Asian willow (Salix babylonica) introduced into North America that has slender pendent branches
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The highlight is the Koi edition, whose black dial features the bright orange Japanese fish taking a dip into the blue rippling water of a pond just beneath a weeping willow tree.
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2022
At the entrance to the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C., stands a remarkable sculpture designed to resemble a weeping willow.
Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2022
Just after bursting into a dazzling display, the firework takes on the appearance of a weeping willow with its drooping arms curving downwards.
Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022
Elsewhere in the backyard, there are several unusual plants, including a large weeping willow tree.
Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2022
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2022
At the entrance to the Planet Word museum in Washington, D.C., stands a remarkable sculpture designed to resemble a weeping willow.
Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2022
Just after bursting into a dazzling display, the firework takes on the appearance of a weeping willow with its drooping arms curving downwards.
Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2022
Elsewhere in the backyard, there are several unusual plants, including a large weeping willow tree.
Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2022
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
When Elaine did finally erect a memorial to its victims in April, the remembrance -- a weeping willow tree -- was chopped down, Olson says.
Christina Maxouris, CNN, 19 May 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1621, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near weeping willow
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“Weeping willow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weeping%20willow. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Kids Definition
weeping willow
noun
: an Asian willow with slender drooping branches
More from Merriam-Webster on weeping willow
Nglish: Translation of weeping willow for Spanish Speakers
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