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Meaning of sallow

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sallow

Pronunciation:/ˈsæ.ləʊ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To become sallow.

  2. To cause (someone or something) to become sallow.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of skin) Yellowish.

  2. (of a person) Having skin (especially on the face) of a sickly pale colour.

  3. (of objects or dim light) Having a similar pale, yellowish colour.

  4. Dirty; murky.

sallow

Pronunciation:/ˈsæ.ləʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A European willow, Salix caprea, that has broad leaves, large catkins and tough wood.

  2. A willow twig or branch.