genus Salix ge·nus·sa·lix uncommon noun 1. a large and widespread genus varying in size from small shrubs to large trees: willows SynonymsSalixgenus Salix Related words Broader terms hamamelid dicot genus Parts Salicaceae Part of willowosierwhite willowsilver willowgolden willowcricket-bat willowarctic willowweeping willow WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.