wicky

noun

ˈwikē,

-ki

plural -es

1

chiefly South : any of various low-growing laurels (genus Kalmia)

especially : sheep laurel

2

dialectal, England : rowan tree sense 1

Word History

Etymology

probably alteration (influenced by -y) of quicken entry 2

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