pussy \pussy\, n. dim. of puss.
   1. a pet name for a cat; also, an endearing name for a girl.
      1913 webster

   2. a catkin of the pussy willow.
      1913 webster

   3. the game of tipcat; -- also called pussy cat.
      1913 webster

   pussy willow bot., any kind of willow having large
      cylindrical catkins clothed with long glossy hairs,
      especially the american salix discolor; -- called also
      glaucous willow, and swamp willow.
      1913 webster
see also:
pussy cat pussy willow salix discolor glaucous willow swamp willow