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willowy (adj.)
[willowy 词源字典]
"flexible and graceful," 1791, from
willow
+
-y
(2). Earlier "bordered or shaded by willows" (1751).
Willowish
is older (1650s) but only in reference to the color of willow leaves. Related:
Willowiness
.
[willowy etymology, willowy origin, 英语词源]