n.
Pronunciation: ' ō -zh ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin auseria osier bed
Date: 14th century
1 : any of various willows (esp. 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