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common osier

 

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Noun common osier has 1 sense
  1. common osier, hemp willow, velvet osier, Salix viminalis - willow with long flexible twigs used in basketry
    --1 is a kind of osier
    --1 is a member of Salix, genus Salix

Definitions from the Web

Term: Common Osier

Noun:

  • Sense 1: A type of willow tree (Salix viminalis) found in Europe and northern Asia, that is often grown for its flexible twigs and branches used in basketry.
  • Sense 2: The twigs or branches of the common osier used in basketry.

Example Sentences:

  • Sense 1:
    1. The common osier is commonly cultivated in Europe for its versatile branches.
    2. Many craftsmen use the flexible twigs of the common osier in basket weaving.
  • Sense 2:
    1. She gathered a bunch of common osier to start weaving her basket.
    2. The basket was beautifully made using intertwining strands of common osier.

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