treurwilg

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of treuren (“to mourn”) +‎ wilg (“willow”), so named for its downward-drooping branches.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtrøːr.ʋɪlx/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: treur‧wilg

Noun

treurwilg m (plural treurwilgen, diminutive treurwilgje n)

  1. weeping willow (Salix babylonica)

Further reading

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