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weeping willow

–noun
an Asian willow, Salix babylonica, characterized by the drooping habit of its branches.

Origin:
1725–35
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weeping willow  
n.  A widely cultivated deciduous tree (Salix babylonica) native to China, having long slender drooping branches and narrow leaves.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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