Meaning & use
osier
A willow tree or shrub whose long, flexible twigs are commonly used for weaving baskets.
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The basket maker soaked bundles of osier overnight to make the twigs easier to bend.
Rows of osier grew along the riverbank, planted years ago for the local weaving trade.
A note on using this word
Osier can refer to the plant itself or, more specifically, to its pliable young shoots used in wickerwork.
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