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water willow
noun
- any of several plants belonging to the genus Justicia, of the acanthus family, growing in water or wet places, especially J. americana, of North America, having clusters of pale violet to white flowers.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of water willow1
First recorded in 1575–85
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Example Sentences
In a general way, I have a mind as round as a ball, and a character fresh as a water-willow.
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His list includes several species which are not native, and his water willow (Dianthera americana) is an herbaceous plant.
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“Water Willow,” a portrait of Mrs. Morris is specially interesting because the river landscape behind represents Kelmscott.
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For instance the water willow when peeled proves a very good material.
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The grace and elegance of the water-willow and the white birch were not for him.
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