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osier

/ˈəʊzɪə/ noun

In Latin: vīmen Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about osier at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Flexible twig of a willow tree.
  2. Any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture.

Origin

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

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