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plural osiers
A kind of willow, Salix viminalis, growing in wet places in Europe and Asia, and introduced into North America. It is considered the best of the willows for wickerwork. examples
(loosely) Any kind of willow. examples
One of the long, pliable twigs of this plant, or of other similar plants. quotations examples
Wattling consists of a row of upright stakes the spaces between which are more or less filled by interweaving small branches, hazel rods, osiers, reeds, thin strips of wood, or other pliant material.
1952, L.F. Salzman, Building in England, page 188