Main Entry:

osier

Pronunciation:

\ˈō-zhər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

1: any of various willows (especially Salix viminalis) whose pliable twigs are used for furniture and basketry2: a willow rod used in basketry3: any of several American dogwoods ; especially : red osier