I. ˈōzhə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French osier, osiere, from Medieval Latin auseria osier bed
1. : any of various willows whose pliable twigs are used for furniture and basketry: as
a. : a European willow ( Salix viminalis ) — called also velvet osier
b. : almond willow
c. : golden willow
d. : purple willow
2. : an osier rod used in basketry ; especially : a coarse unstripped rod used for making hampers
3. : any of several American dogwoods
II. adjective
: made of, covered with, or containing osiers