osier
- (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.
- (broadly, countable, uncountable) Any kind of willow.
- (countable, uncountable) Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈəʊzɪə/
Etymology
In summary
Borrowed from French osier (“basket willow, withy”)
hemp willow
common osier
willow branches
velvet osier
willow twig
osier
mimbre
Salix
λυγαριά
vimine
vímet
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