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Sallow

The willow; willow twigs.

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Discolor 76% connected

To alter the natural hue or color of; to change to a different color; to stain; to tinge; as, a drop of wine will discolor water; silver is discolore…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Willow 76% connected

Any tree or shrub of the genus Salix, including many species, most of which are characterized often used as an emblem of sorrow, desolation, or deser…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sallowness 74% connected

The quality or condition of being sallow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sallowness 74% connected

The quality or condition of being sallow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sickly 92% connected

Somewhat sick; disposed to illness; attended with disease; as, a sickly body.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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