Silberweide

white willow

noun ZIL-ber-vy-deh Rare

Also means

silver willow

Usage Note

Silberweide (Salix alba) is the white willow, characterised by silvery-grey leaves that shimmer in the breeze. Common along German riverbanks and floodplains; used in traditional basketry and as an early source of salicin (aspirin precursor).

Examples

"Die Silberweiden am Flussufer biegen sich im Wind."

Natural Translation

The white willows on the riverbank bend in the wind.

Literal Translation

The silver-willows on-the riverbank bend themselves in-the wind.

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