osier

(Anglès)

1. (countable, uncountable) 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.
2. (broadly, countable, uncountable) Any kind of willow.
3. (countable, uncountable) Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈəʊzɪə/

Etimologia (Anglès)

Cognat amb baix alemany: Halster

Cognat amb bretó: aoz

In summary

Borrowed from French osier (“basket willow, withy”)

Conceptes

vímet

vimetera

Sinònims

willow

wicker

sallow

willow tree

hemp willow

vitex

common osier

willow branches

velvet osier

wickerwork

willow twig