猫柳
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 猫 | 柳 |
| ねこ Grade: S |
やなぎ Grade: S |
| kun'yomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “cat willow”, 猫 (neko, “cat”) + 柳 (yanagi, “willow”)
Noun
猫柳 or 猫柳 • (nekoyanagi)
- rosegold pussy willow, Salix gracilistyla
- Synonym: 川柳 (kawayanagi)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).