Osier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊzɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osier is a noun meaning (loosely) Any kind of willow.
Meaning
(loosely) Any kind of willow.
More Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.
- 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.
Example Sentences
Wattling consists of a row of upright stakes the spaces between which are more or less filled by interweaving small branches, hazel rods, osiers, reeds, thin strips of wood, or other pliant material.
She pulled half a dozen fine fish out of the water within the reeds, killing each as she took it out, and threading it on a long osier that she carried. Then she knotted the osier, hung it on her arm, picked up the pitcher, and turned to come back.
Word Forms
- osiers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include willow, dogwood, wicker, holts, ozier, withy.
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