osier.
A willow, of species Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America, considered the best willow for wickerwork.
Meaning & usage
A willow, of species Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America, considered the best willow for wickerwork.
Any kind of willow.
Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French osier (“basket willow, withy”)
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