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osier 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 |