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   sallow

   /ˈsaləʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a willow tree, especially one of a low-growing or shrubby kind. British
   • 2. a European moth with dull yellow, orange, and brown patterned wings.

   Word Origin Old Englishsalh, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse selja, and Latin salix ‘willow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sallowy adjective

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   What does sallow mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of SALLOW is any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark. How to use sallow in a sentence.

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   What is the origin of the word 'sallow'?

   • The word 'sallow' originates from the Latin 'salix'. Salix is the name of the genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as willows or sallows. These plants are typically deciduous and found primarily on moist soils in cold and temperate regions.

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   What does sallow skin look like?

   • If a person has sallow skin, their skin, especially on their face, is a pale-yellowish colour and looks unhealthy. She had lank hair and sallow skin. His face was sallow and shiny with sweat. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2.

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   What does it mean if a person's skin takes on a sallow look?

   • You could also say their skin takes on a sallow look, and you'd mean the same thing. Sallow also describes the way someone looks if they have lost blood or are pale from fever. This word comes from Germanic roots meaning "dusky" or "dirty."

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSALLOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sallow means pale yellow and unhealthy looking, especially of white-skinned people. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, compare it with other words, and see translations in different languages.

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   Sallow can be a noun for a type of willow tree or an adjective for a pale yellowish color. Learn the etymology, examples, and synonyms of sallow from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Sallow means unhealthy in appearance — often yellow in color — and is almost invariably used to describe someone's complexion. His smile was as engaging as ever, but from his sallow complexion, I knew he was sick.

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   Sallow definition: of a sickly, yellowish or lightish brown color. See examples of SALLOW used in a sentence.

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   Sallow can mean either a sickly yellowish hue or complexion, or a type of willow tree. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this word from various dictionaries and sources.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSALLOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Sallow means pale-yellowish or unhealthy, especially for human skin. It can also be a noun for a type of willow tree or a twig. Learn more about its origin, usage and related words.

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   Sallow means pale yellow and unhealthy looking, especially for white-skinned people. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.