Osier

['əʊzɪə] or ['ozɪr]

Definition

(noun.) any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture.

(noun.) flexible twig of a willow tree.

Typist: Nora--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A kind of willow (Salix viminalis) growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for basket work. The name is sometimes given to any kind of willow.

(n.) One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.

(a.) Made of osiers; composed of, or containing, osiers.

Typist: Miranda

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Willow.[2]. Wicker, withe, willow twig.

Checker: Nona

Definition

n. the popular name for those species of willow whose twigs are used in making baskets &c.—adj. made of or like osiers.—adj. O′siered adorned with willows.—n. O′siery a place where osiers are grown.

Editor: Seth