osier

osier

noun \ˈō-zhər\

Definition of OSIER

1

: any of various willows (especially Salix viminalis) whose pliable twigs are used for furniture and basketry

2

: a willow rod used in basketry

3

: any of several American dogwoods; especially : red osier

Origin of OSIER

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin auseria osier bed

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

Rhymes with OSIER

closure, crosier