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Willowy cat? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pussy

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This clue could be a double definition.

'willowy' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'cat?' is the second definition.
(I know that pussy is a type of house cat)

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for pussy that I've seen before include "Catkin tree" , "Kitten" , "Cat (colloq.)" , "Water down" , "chap thought to be weak" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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