English Explanatory Dictionary

osier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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. Any kind of willow.
  3. Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.
name
  1. A surname from French.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊzɪə/ /ˈəʊʒə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-osier.wav /ˈoʊʒəɹ/

Word forms

osier osiers

Etymology

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

Synonyms

common osier

Derived words

osiered osierlike osiery red osier red osier dogwood
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