ozier

Noun

osier (countable and uncountable, plural osiers)

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.

   Synonyms:

   common osier

2. (broadly) Any kind of willow.
3. Long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants.
   • 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.1906, E. Nesbit, The Story of the Amulet

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