osier

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o·sier / ˈōzhər/ • n. 1. a small Eurasian willow (Salix viminalis) that grows mostly in wet habitats and is a major source of the long flexible shoots (withies) used in basketwork. ∎  a shoot of a willow. ∎ dated any willow tree. 2. n. any of several North American dogwoods.

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osier

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osier XIV. — (O)F. osier, m. form corr. to fem. (dial.) osière :— medL. ausēria, of uncert. orig.

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osier

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osier Any of various willows, especially Salix viminalis and S. purpurea, the flexible branches and stems of which are used for wickerwork.

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